Mental Health Specialist - Acute Service Providers (Thur/Fri/Sun)

About the role

Provides professional mental health services for patients and families in assigned areas of the hospital/clinics, and on an as needed basis in other areas of the hospital/clinics. Enhances the psychosocial functioning of patients/families and evaluates mental health status, develops treatment plans, and provides group, family, and individual therapy while under provisional supervision. Develops and maintains a positive and long-term credible relationship with patients, physicians, mental health providers, and nursing staff to ensure a team-based approach and effective continuum of care for the patient.

Schedule

Thur/Fri/Sun 12:00 pm – 12:30 am

Responsibilities

• Under Provisional Supervision, conducts psychological diagnostic clinical interviews (DCI), completes DCI documentation including a differential diagnosis and treatment plan, and completes and documents crisis assessment plans.
• Collaborates with and facilitates multidisciplinary team discussions to understand the mental health needs of the patients/families.
• Appropriately documents all clinical services in chart.
• Formulates patient goals and monitors the progression of the plan of care utilizing strength based interventions.
• Provides appropriate patient education and documents in the patient's EMR.
• Communicates psychological assessment and plan of care with patient care team.
• Assesses high risk individuals and families intervention focusing on the safety and mental health of the patient/family and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure a safe environment.
• Under Provisional Supervision, provides crisis/supportive counseling and coaching to patients/families.
• Supports self-management by assisting families with problem-solving, adjustment to illness, and management of comorbid mental and physical health, utilizing evidenced based clinical intervention strategies.
• Provides interventions which reflect knowledge of how disease impacts social well-being and is enhanced by disease specific knowledge.
• Provides crisis intervention in a variety of situations.
• Documents interventions appropriately in chart. Provides recommendations and warm hand-offs to health care team members.
• Facilitates support groups as needed.
• Provides referrals for patient and family care navigation in team work with BSW support team.
• Gathers information from patients/families.
• Shares appropriate resource materials and information with patients/families.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of community resources specific to the patient's medical condition and social situation.
• Communicates clinical hand offs for internal and community based clinical care hand offs.
• Assists with overcoming social determinants of health.
• Assists with follow-up and follow-through to ensure that quality of care is obtained.
• Documents interventions in chart.
• While under supervision, provides assessment and coordination of child abuse/neglect cases.
• Assesses psychosocial dynamics.
• Communicates with medical and nursing personnel regarding assessment and plan.
• Facilitates referral and provides ongoing communication with CPS, law enforcement, and county attorney's office.
• Documents pertinent information and completes all reports in a timely fashion.
• Prepares and presents cases to the Children's Advocacy Team. Attends team meetings on an as needed basis.
• Provides pre and de-escalation skills to parents and families. Follows clinic policies and procedures for these needs.
• Covers for colleagues in their absence, and arranges for coverage of responsibilities when absent.
• Communicates with co-workers regarding coverage needs.
• Attend regular supervision pursuant to NDHHS regulatory standards.
• Provide community education on selected mental health topics.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, counseling or related mental health field – Required
• 1-3 years experience of providing supervised mental health services in a health care or mental health facility – Preferred
• Behavioral Health services with children, adolescents, and families – Preferred

Skills

• Requires knowledge of human behavior, social problems, counseling modalities, and community resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form, relaying case information to patients/families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, attorneys and law enforcement as needed.

Licenses and Certifications

• Provisional Mental Health Practitioner Upon Hire – Required
• Mental Health Practitioner Upon Hire – Required
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association Upon Hire – Required
• Safety-Care Specialist within 60 Days – Required
• Safety-Care Specialist (Eating Disorders Partial Department only) within 1 Year – Required
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record/driving record in some areas – Required