clinician

About the Role

The Mental Health Professional/Clinician works from a recovery framework within the team, providing individual and group psychotherapy using psychotherapeutic interventions (evidence-based practices preferred), cultural competence, and trauma-informed care to help individuals obtain their recovery goals.

Responsibilities

• Implement the on-site and community-based clinical program to ensure that adequate and creative learning opportunities are available to individuals in recovery, reflecting their interests, needs, and recovery goals.
• Participate in clinical program design as assigned.
• Facilitate/co-facilitate rehabilitative activities with individuals in recovery, including educational, vocational, social, and leisure programs.
• Provide specialized training and assistance in both individual and group settings.
• Conduct individual and group therapy as indicated.
• View individuals from a strength-based approach in preparation of developing treatment plan goals with a focus on recovery and restoring competency.
• Provide recovery-oriented screenings and comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments for assigned individuals.
• Complete detailed documentation for individuals in their clinical record and in other areas as directed; documentation should be timely, legible, and provide an accurate depiction of progress and challenges in a strength-based manner.
• Complete EBP screening tools to ensure quality data and outcome reporting.
• Timely reporting of all crises and unusual incidents to the Nurse Manager and/or LTSR Director (immediately if indicated; otherwise within 24 hours). Immediate reporting of psychiatric and medical crises to the Nurse on Duty.
• Participate in the multi-disciplinary treatment team as assigned.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program as assigned.
• Attend all internal and external meetings and training sessions as required.
• Maintain compliance with all internal and external requirements and regulations regarding recordkeeping and reporting.
• Maintain compliance with all COMHAR policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a clinical discipline.
• At least 1 year of clinical mental health experience.
• Training and/or experience in forensic psychology.
• Professional license, certification, or registration if relevant to field.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work well with people.
• Good, creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent clinical skills including assessment, individual therapy, and group therapy.
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems and community resources.
• Ability to work independently and be flexible/adaptive in handling changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Computer skills required.