Licensed Mental Health Professional- Bridges Treatment Center- Full time, Days

About the role

The Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) provides comprehensive mental health and/or substance abuse services within a multidisciplinary team. This role involves working with individuals receiving behavioral health services in residential, outpatient, and inpatient mental health and/or substance abuse treatment settings to assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans addressing behavioral health needs. The LMHP fosters a therapeutic environment promoting recovery and well-being through individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and family support. Additionally, LMHPs may serve as preceptors to student interns and staff, ensuring effective implementation of therapeutic programming.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients' mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the treatment team, including final review through a dated signature.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
• Facilitate psychoeducational workshops and support groups to enhance client coping strategies and resilience.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure effective interventions.
• Conduct crisis interventions and ensure appropriate referrals to higher levels of care when required.
• Debrief patients and staff following safety events or Code Atlas incidents, ensuring clear communication with the treatment team regarding major incidents such as elopements, therapeutic holds, injuries, or seclusions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, social workers, and case managers, to provide holistic care.
• Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in mental health care.
• Provide clinical supervision to residents and social work supervisees (if licensed professionals have completed supervision hours and are registered with the board).
• Uphold ethical standards and ensure confidentiality in all client interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Human Services: Counseling, Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or equivalent. For positions within Addiction Treatment Services, qualification may include Licensed Substance Abuse Practitioners (LSAP).
• AHA Heartsaver certification within 30 days of hire.
• Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Management) certification within thirty (30) days of being hired.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a behavioral health setting, with direct experience in mental health and/or substance abuse treatment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in a specialized area (e.g., trauma-informed care, addiction counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy).
• Previous experience in residential and inpatient settings.