Mental Health Specialist

Mental Health Specialist New Horizons Behavioral Health Center Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $25,000 - $40,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Social skills building Serving clients Post-session clinical documentation Electronic health records (EHR) management Treatment planning in health services social work Social work Community resource coordination in health services social work Social Sciences Mental health resources facilitation Driver's License Bachelor's degree Life skills building Working with individuals with mental health conditions Providing care for clients Clinical documentation standards Supportive counseling Full Job Description New Horizons Behavioral Health Center, LLC is a home and community based organization dedicated to providing Psychosocial Skills Rehabilitation (PSR) and Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) services to children, adolescents, and adults in the community. With our primary office based in Central, LA, service coverage extends throughout East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, Livingston, St. Helena, Pointe Coupee, and Iberville parishes. Our services are provided in homes, schools, community and office settings and primarily serve clients with Medicaid.

Qualifications:

Has a Bachelors degree in a social science field (

Ex:

social work, sociology, psychology, counseling) Must be 21 years old Must have a valid driver's license and transportation (reliable vehicle) Social Security Card Valid auto insurance Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Requirements:

Provides PSR to individuals assigned to the employees caseload Assists clients in developing goals of treatment Assists clients in restoring, rehabilitating, and developing social and interpersonal skills Identify, enhance, and establish support networks, community awareness, coping strategies, and improve functioning in the individual's social environments Attend monthly staff meetings Submit accurate EMR documentation in accordance with clinical standards and by office deadlines Functions well in a crisis Accepts supervision Willing to travel to servicing parishes

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$25,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Education:

Bachelor's (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Baton Rouge, LA 70818 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Baton Rouge, LA 70818: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 100% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person