Licensed Mental Health Professional

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial BH screenings and psychosocial assessments on all new clients.
• Conducts and prepares initial client treatment plans and conducts treatment reviews every (3-6) months that are client specific, contain measurable and obtainable goals and objectives, and contain the client’s mental health diagnosis.
• Completes client discharge summaries within 30 days of termination of care from COFMC.
• Conducts clinical case management services and/or individual therapy and/or family therapy to clients who meet the admission criteria of the BH Department.
• Documents services provided through the use of an electronic health record (EHR), in the appropriate template, assigned by appointment type, in accordance with the acting practice of the Behavioral Health department in a timely and efficient manner.
• Affords assistance with the processing of all referrals received.
• Attends all meetings, trainings, and/or other events as deemed mandatory by the Director of Behavioral Health, and/or by COFMC Admin.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Social Work (clinical specialty only) or another Human Services field, and current license as Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Behavioral Professional.
• On-site supervision is available for social workers seeking or eligible for licensure.
• Knowledge of current social and economic problems, principles of family economics and budgeting, human relation, community, state and national health and welfare resources, social assistance requirements and psychological terminology.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge base as indicated by the COFMC Competency Assessment for Behavioral Healthcare Practitioners.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, clinical policies and procedures, and infection control procedures.