Mental Health Professional

Mental Health Professional Jackson Hands of Change New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time $18 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Collaboration HIPAA Driver's License Records management Organizational skills Time management Full Job Description Jackson Hands of Change, LLC has job openings for a full-time Mental Health Professional to join our amazing team. MHP must be able to provide the following performance on the job daily, but not limited to: Provide strength-based, PSR services in the community setting to assigned caseload. Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment. Identify, enhance, and establish support networks, community awareness, coping strategies, and improve functioning in the client's social environments (home, school, work). Submit accurate and complete progress notes and contact logs using Share Note according to Agency's Policy. Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans. Uses the appropriate level of intervention with clients. Meet with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process. Returns call and respond to emails promptly. Maintains a positive attitude and communicates effectively with staff and clients. Acknowledges responsibility to participate in agency growth. Must be organized, self-motivated, dependable and have time management skills. Dress and demeanor is professional.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work, Sociology Experience providing mental health services in a clinical role, working with high need clients is preferred. Experience with Share Note preferred. Sincere interest in the health and welfare of those in need of mental and behavioral illnesses. Good organizational skills and time management. Ability to work independently as well as on a team to meet or exceed agency goals. Must possess a valid driver's license and car insurance. Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, drug testing, and TB skin test.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

: Responsibilities Conduct direct, face to face, quality counseling and support services. Services are to be delivered with dignity and respect for the client and community to improve the client's overall mental health, and generate increased community wellness. Conduct psycho-educational, supportive crisis counseling, Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) in the residence or community. MHP/S must maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation (i.e progress notes, etc..) that adhere to best practices and are congruent with quality standard of care as outlined in the treatment plan. Provide on-call crisis management specific duties including, but not limited to, crisis planning, crisis intervention, and support. Provide coordination and linkage with community agencies through referrals and other case management services for clients and families. Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings. Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, privacy, and security. Uphold and promote all standards of CARF, HIPAA, reimbursable compliance, policies and procedures as outlined in agency's policy manual. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. Insurance benefits after 90 days

Work Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in New Orleans, LA 70125