Behavioral Health Clinician I

About the role

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position employee is responsible for assisting and advocating for our members in all areas of treatment and helps them in addressing barriers that prevent them from achieving chosen meaningful roles as well as supporting opportunities for clients to make informed decisions regarding their mental health treatment in order to enhance quality of life roles.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction or clients/staff as assigned.
• Empowers clients in meeting their goals.
• Identifies, researches, advocates for and assists clients in accessing and receiving mental health treatment, medical care, housing, food and clothing and other resources as indicated.
• Carefully coordinates intakes. Responds to referral requests and works closely with hospitals and community providers to ensure smooth transitions of clients into the program.
• Maintains all client records and completes required documentation and data entry according to program standards including progress notes, activity reports, logs, etc.
• Develops and implements activities, programming, and groups that promote wellness and reduce propensity for recidivism.
• Safeguards clients' medication therapy through encouraging adherence to medication schedules as ordered by their doctor; supports clients' efforts at improvement of daily functioning by modeling communication and behaviors that support the development of naturally occurring relationships.
• Supports clients in completing applications, setting appointments, and following through with appointments to other community support agencies.
• Interacts productively within the team in order to provide holistic case management services to an identified group of clients.
• Attends to the safety, health, and well-being of clients.
• Completes paperwork as assigned, accurately and in a timely manner including but not limited to: Daily Progress Notes, Service Plan, Discharge, LOCUS assessments, Intake assessments, etc.
• Provides on-the-spot counseling and family interventions as needed; Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis.
• Facilitates family support meetings to support the transition of clients into their naturally occurring support systems.

Requirements

• A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field and two (2) years varied experience as a provider of mental health services;
• Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

Qualifications

• Education, Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field and two (2) years varied experience as a provider of mental health services;
• LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and other professionals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of mental health treatment and resources.
• Ability to handle crisis situations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Pay

• $34 - $36 hourly

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM