MHP Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

MHP Hands of Hope Behavioral Health 1945 E 70th St, Shreveport, LA 71105

Reports To:

Clinical Director Caseload:

Minimum of five(5) clients

Work Hours:

Full-time or Part-time Contract Positions Available Work hours are set by the client needs, with allowances in scheduling to be available to meet with child and family teams during times and dates convenient for all parties involved (i.e., evenings and weekends).

Job Summary:

To provide Behavioral Support services to families of children with severe emotional disturbances by engaging the child and family in weekly skills training services as well as Targeted Case Management when appropriate. Our Mental Health Professional (MHP) services will follow a strengths-based model that will help develop and build skills that will help the child and family function autonomously and successfully. The MHP will work with the HOHBH clinical team in developing a Service/treatment Plan that is focused on the child and family needs and recognizing their strengths. The plan will address all behaviors that have been identified by the family, child, and any collateral information. The MHP and clinical team will also help assist the family in any Case Management (Routine/Intensive) activities that can be beneficial to the youth and family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Contributes to HOHBH’s mission, vision, and program philosophies by way of work product and professional behavior with both internal and external consumers. Adheres to all current federal & state laws, as well as HOHBH’s Policies and Procedures, including the safeguarding of confidential healthcare information and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Immediately reports any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect to the Child Abuse Hotline. Establishes relationships and communicates with clients, caseworkers/probation officers, family members, and staff. Complies with all initial and annual training requirements Attends staff / agency meetings as required Completes other duties as directed by the Administrative Assistant Enters demographic data, contacts made, and other required data for all newly assigned clients into extended Reach in a timely manner i.e., 24 hours. Provides a minimum of 15 hours of billable services per week. Maintains a caseload of five (5) or more. clients. Takes initiative to request new case assignments as case load numbers drop due to discharge and/or upcoming discharge. Meets face-to-face with clients in their own home, school, and community for the provision of all services. Motivates and supports family involvement

COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES

Maintains accurate and concise documentation of contacts with family. (Documentation is to be done within 48 hours after services have been delivered.) Provides or secures support and crisis/emergency services for the child/family through face-to-face contact, phone contact or availability by an on-call system (all time spent on crisis assessment and planning, crisis linkage and follow-up, and stabilization must be documented as crisis hours) Maintains an empathic, yet professional, relationship with children and families and strives to keep families engaged in all services Maintains all client documentation in the electronic record and must make sure that they are adhering to requirement set by the LDH.

Education and Experience:

To provide CPST services, the staff must meet the following requirements:

• Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)
• Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC)
• Provisionally Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT)
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Certified Social Worker (CSW)
• Psychology Intern from an APA approved internship program To provide PSR services, the staff must meet the following requirements:
• Have a master’s degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, sociology, rehabilitation services, special education, early childhood education, secondary education, family and consumer sciences, criminal justice, or human growth and development. or
• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a minor in counseling, social work, sociology, or psychology.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Completes and attest to completion of all mandatory trainings Ability to support the agency’s culture, growth, and success through communication, accountability, and positivity Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a team Ability to appropriately accept feedback through the supervision process

• thus displaying the willingness to learn, grow, and improve Effective oral and written communication skills Well organized and adaptable Effective conflict resolution skills Demonstrates good insight and judgment Possesses an engaging and enthusiastic personality Dedicated to the success of children and family teams Competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Zoom, the Internet, and other software applications

Additional Requirements:

Proof of valid Driver’s License Access to reliable transportation Proof of valid/current auto insurance Three (3) employment references: 2 Personal and 1 Professional. Cleared criminal background check Cleared TB test results Cleared drug screen Working cellular telephone CPR Trained and certified National Provider’s Identification number (NPI)

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$21.00

• $24.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Ability to

Commute:

Shreveport, LA 71105 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Shreveport, LA 71105: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person