Mental Health Specialist Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Mental Health Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA provides PSR services to adults with mental illness and disabilities. Duties include providing therapeutic services, attending meetings, and documenting client progress. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of clinical experience. Full-time and part-time positions are available with a salary starting at $19.50 per hour, along with benefits such as dental and health insurance.
Job Description
Mental Health Specialist 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars
Baton Rouge, LA Position Summary:
The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) is responsible for rendering mental health services under the supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) and program director. The MHS will provide both only PSR services via community based visits which include but are not limited; skills building, support the restoration and rehabilitation of social and interpersonal skills, support the restoration and rehabilitation of daily living skills.
Position Duties :
Provide Strength-based, solution-focused supportive therapeutic services in the community. Be knowledgeable of your clients including their strengths, diagnosis, treatment goals and treatment plan. Participate in collaborative meetings with Rehabilitation Services staff, other agencies or community and natural support as needed. Communicate client’s status on a regular basis, including, but not limited to changes in mood or functioning, medical issues and all crises and health and safety issues. Turning in notes on time according to policy. Document all “no shows,” and communicate all difficulties contacting clients with appropriate office staff. Attend all office trainings as well as regular clinical supervision sessions with Clinical Manager and/or
Team Manager Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; On-Call as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelor’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. Additionally at least one (1) year’s experience working with adults with severe mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and disabling chronic health conditions. Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service systems. Must have valid LA Driver’s License and appropriate state and federal clearances.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
From $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Referral program Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday On call Weekends as needed
Education:
Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
clinical: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
On the road
