Mental Health Counselor-Chaves County

About the role

Roadrunner Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join their team in Roswell, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members in the development/review of individualized behavioral/mental health treatment plans and in the monitoring and treatment of patients as indicated on the treatment plans
• Complete behavioral/mental health assessments for patients referred based on admission process, staff referral or patient self-referral. Ensure that assessment is completed within time period required by the type and urgency of referral
• Provide regular follow-up to assigned patients to monitor current mental status and functioning
• Inform supervisor and psychiatric staff of significant change in a patient's functioning
• Provide crisis interventions as required to include precautionary measures, daily follow-up and emergency procedures as needed
• Conduct individual and group counseling and psychoeducational groups for patients
• Assist patients in defining goals to achieve personal, social, educational and/or vocational development
• Observe patients to detect psychiatric symptoms, mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment
• Update and maintain accurate and legible patient information and records in accordance with policy
• Inform, coordinate and advise all applicable parties regarding patient discharge or transfer. May act as a liaison with community agencies and contacts providing services to patients
• Administer, interpret and report on psychological test data as testing standards permit and/or under supervision if required
• Provide clinical supervisory oversight for non-psychiatric behavioral/mental health staff as requested
• Provide on-call mental health services if assigned
• Conduct in-service training on behavioral/mental health related topics for company and community agencies
• Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship
• Proactive in performance improvement activities as demonstrated by participating in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program (peer review: record reviews; membership on the CQI committee as requested) and modifying clinical practices based on CQI recommendations
• Acquire and maintain current clinical knowledge and skills and professional standards
• Ensures compliance with all agency and company policies, federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines including HIPAA
• Maintain an ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality of the clinical setting
• Deliver care in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect the autonomy, dignity and rights of the patient
• This position is classified as "essential." Essential employees are expected to report to work when other state agencies are closed for emergencies

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology, social work, counselling, or related field from an accredited educational institution required
• Active professional license to practice in applicable state required
• Current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification required
• Pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable
• Minimum of two years experience with direct care for individuals with mental illness preferred

Physical Requirements

• General good health and retain sufficient stamina, agility and visual and auditory necessary to perform all duties required
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations within his/her scope of practice
• May be required to work throughout a large facility, grouping of facilities, or travel between multiple facilities
• Potential exposure to internal and external hazardous materials, including but not limited to: blood and blood borne pathogens, infectious/communicable diseases and physical injury from patients
• Able to identify and minimize safety risks within environment whenever possible