Behavioral Health Clinician - Floater

About the role

MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Clients and associates are treated the same, as equals. Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Perform enrollment process for individuals who have been referred to MHC, evaluating needs for all service lines (Care Management, Medication Management, Therapy).
• Complete all enrollment assessment documentation to organizational standards.
• Disposition consumers to appropriate external resources for other mental health services when ineligible for MHC services.
• Identify individuals that are in need of crisis services rather than a routine intake. If appropriate, facilitate crisis intervention.
• Absorb grievances received from a consumer regarding referral.
• Provide quick access to care via high responsiveness and proactive engagement to eligible individuals and referral partners.
• Utilize Intake Committee for all Consumers who meet criteria who have a history of violence, sexual crimes or serious criminal activity. Contact Consumer with decision.
• Engage in therapy with Consumers experiencing serious and persistent mental illness, serious emotional disturbances, substance abuse, suicidality, relationship issues, and other stressors.
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic modalities to counsel Consumers and their supports, via individual, parent/caregiver, and group sessions, to assist in overcoming challenges, utilizing coping skills, and improving outcomes.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with Consumers based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and Consumers' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
• Refer Consumers or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
• Meet with families, clinic providers, care managers and other team members to collaborate on Consumer goals and improve their outcomes.
• Collaborate with other staff members, primary care practice partners including pediatricians, doctors, nurse practitioners, office staff, and referral sources as assigned to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Meet productivity standards as indicated by department goals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (M.A., M.S.) in Mental Health field.
• Licensed or License-eligible with either with LPC/MHSP, LCSW or LMFT in the state of TN.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation.
• Personal Automobile Insurance.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented.
• Assists teammates as needed.
• Creates and maintains a climate in which teammates want to do their best.
• Recovery-focused.
• Individualized care delivery.
• Progress notes reflect quality service.
• Tolerance/patience to work through barriers.
• Side by side philosophy.
• Time management/organization.
• Meet deadlines.
• Prepared for meetings.
• Documentation is completed timely.
• Plan for time off.
• Prioritize well.
• Self-disciplined & initiative.
• Flexible.
• Intrinsically trustworthy.
• Honesty.
• Professionalism.
• Dependability.
• Strong follow-through.
• Approachable.
• Engagement skills.
• Crisis management skills.
• Ability to give and accept feedback.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
• Compassionate and empathetic.
• Good listener.
• Innovative.

Skills

• Reporting to this position: None.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage.
• Health Savings Account.
• Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Short- & Long-Term Disability.
• Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance.
• 403b - Retirement Plan.
• Calm App for medication and mental health.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Pet Insurance.