A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
Mental Health Counselor_QMHP Impact Behavioral Health
LLC - 3.5
Salem, OR Job Details Full-time $32 - $40 an hour 14 hours ago Qualifications Patient treatment planning Master of Counseling CPR Certification Master of Social Work QMHP Certification Individual crisis management Achieving HIPAA compliance Professional ethics Family-based intervention Individual therapy HIPAA Master's degree in psychology Behavior intervention Clinical case management notes Family counseling Community resource coordination in health services social work Care planning in social services First Aid Certification Trauma awareness Substance abuse Implementing behavioral health therapy programs Working with families Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Working with individuals with mental health conditions Social Work Healthcare treatment Clinical confidentiality policies Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Victims of domestic violence support experience Cultural diversity counseling Full Job Description
SPECIFIC DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Facilitates individual and group counseling sessions for clients under supervision of the Clinical Supervisor Assesses client attitudes and progress regarding treatment, self-esteem, social adjustment, vacation and family issues. Maintains accurate client records Insures that assigned clients complete all phases of treatment and appropriate documentation is completed under supervision of the Clinical Supervisor. Develops treatment plans for assigned clients after review of social, medical, psychological and drug histories are assessed. Assists assigned clients in aftercare planning. Documents client's progress in the Electronic Health Record within a twenty-four-hour period. Obtains signed consents for paper files. Attends staff meetings and in-service training as scheduled. Ensures confidentiality of client as required by 42CFR Part II and HIPPA regulations.
SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
Must have knowledge and understanding of Family Systems Theory; Family Centered Practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family dynamics, shared/unshared parenting, and evidence treatment-based philosophies of family-based services; Ability to relate well with families of varied lifestyles, backgrounds, and ethnicities. Must have the ability to use psychotherapy and psych-education skills which include Behavioral management, Mental health disorders, etc. Have knowledge of and the ability to access community resources; experience and knowledge of evidenced based treatment in cultural diversity; substance abuse; domestic violence; crisis intervention; medication; effects of child abuse/neglect and trauma on child and adult development, etc. Ability to follow behavioral treatments plans, assessment, and progress documents. Provide treatment that promotes dignity, independence, individuality, strengths, privacy, and choice. Protect and maintain all HIPPA requirements. Ensure clients obtain all services in a timely manner, while always demonstrating ethical boundaries in a professional manner. Knowledgeable of the scope of Behavioral Health work and participate in meeting all documentation and report requirements. Attend all required meetings internally and externally. Responsible for coordination of services with the Supervisor and or Clinical Director, Director of Services, and all entities involved minimally on a weekly manner. Responsible for attending all trainings, supervision, field observations, and required meetings outlined for all providers and employees. Must show proof of TB test and CPR & First Aid. Able to respond to emergencies, work on weekends and holidays if/when necessary.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
A Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology and /or directly related field with a lower or independent license with the Oregon Board of License Professional Counselors and Therapists required. One to three years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified and preferably in working with diverse populations. Must be able to pass fingerprint background check. Must be able to work collaboratively in a rural multicultural setting.
