Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC, LCSW, LSW, LMFT) to join our dynamic mental health team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The position requires a Master's Degree, pursuing license credentialing. Must have experience with the counseling process, mental health diagnosis and local resources. Must have good to excellent written and oral communications skills. Must be proficient with computer skills and function as an appropriate role model and function as part of a team.

SUPERVISION & OVERVIEW

The Licensed Mental Health Professional will be involved aspects of the client's treatment. Must be able to work with participants and families by providing dignity with care. The Licensed Mental Health Professional works directly with Licensed Counselors. The Licensed Mental Health Professional is under the direction of the Program Administrator and Director of Substance Abuse and Counseling Services for all clinical questions and caseload.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical & Counseling Operations Maintains a caseload and is responsible for clinical record, treatment planning, weekly sessions and progress notes and aftercare and discharge planning. Weekly 45-60 minutes individual counseling session with each client.

Client financial counseling re:

savings, fines, child support, alimony, etc. Maintain up-to-date client files. Daily case conferences with immediate supervisor(s). Oversee assigned group counseling sessions. Provides Crisis Intervention by de-escalation techniques, verbally. Family/significant other counseling. Provides and schedules recreational activities, community integration and specified courses within the context of each participants goals and behavioral objectives. Communications (letter, telephone, meeting) with Probation, Parole, etc. Referrals to

DVR, HIV

clinics, medical and social service agencies when required for participant. Provides monthly statistical reports with quantitative analysis of program outcomes to include goals and the treatment process. Attend on an on-going basis, courses towards licensing status, agency trainings and inservices. Promotes and teaches personal development courses and links participants with area resources. Have prepared materials for all meetings. Attend staff meetings, client treatment team meetings and provides charting and updates. Complete knowledge of written assignments and proper presentation to participants. Community Linkages & Life Skills Development Assists with developing community linkages such as: Neighborhood health centers Planned parenthood Adult education courses Voter information Assists with setting up life skills sessions for the counseling staff to conduct education session such as: Simulated settings for: Library Banking Interview techniques First aide Physical fitness Senior group events Housekeeping Job application process

COMPLIANCE, SAFETY & REPORTING

Restraints, isolation, exclusion is prohibited in the mental health program. Will assist with showing and demonstrating evacuation routes and safety features. Will undergo a background check to include the state's criminal database, fingerprint clearance, Central Registry of offenders against individuals with developmental disabilities as well as provide a clearance for children abuse registry and sex offender database. Will assist the program with the collection of materials needed to better serve the individuals such as documents for advocacy, personal self-care, community integration and self-help groups within the surrounding counties. Will provides monthly statistical reports with qualitative analysis of program outcomes. Is a mandated reporter. Should the Licensed Mental Health Professional witness or participate in an event, such as an incident of crime against a program participant, the Licensed Mental Health Professional is required by law to report it to the State and agency Program Administrator. Will participate in onboarding training of the UIR (Unusual Incident Report) process as well as ongoing trainings, that lists all categories of reportable incidents.

Pay:

$50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person