PRN Mental Health Clinician

About the role

National EMR consistently seeks talented and hard-working individuals who are eager to assist impacted communities and first responders on an "as needed basis" as reservist employees.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
• Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely, identify potential hazards, and report safety concerns immediately to their direct chain of command.
• Maintain active status within the agency’s platforms, including learning management systems to complete training that may be directed toward self-improvement, mission-specifics, or Just-In-Time (JIT) training.
• Conduct intake interviews and assess clients.
• Prepare goal-oriented psychosocial diagnostic assessments, service plans and progress reports.
• Provide case consultations, one-to-one counseling for clients, and/or crisis intervention.
• Maintain therapeutic services within National EMR and funding source guidelines.
• Develop and implement client tracking and status reports for monthly review/audit of clinical department.
• Maintain working knowledge of State Licensing Standards and funding source guidelines.
• Attend and participate in twenty (20) hours of continuing education a year to maintain certifications dependent on current licensure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Adhere to acceptable standards of professional integrity and accountability in the workplace, and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in all duties.
• Provide proof of valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing with no restrictions (subject to review annually).
• Demonstrate the ability to: Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, professionals, and clients. Maintain professional people skills and non-verbal communication skills. Communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, in English. Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining control and professional composure and making decisions based on the needs of the program and service population. Maintain intermediate to advanced computer literacy (specifically Microsoft Suite). Be detail oriented and organized. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Utilize a variety of communication systems to provide situational awareness across the response (cellular, two-way radio, satellite, etc.). Perform physical activity such as extensive walking, stretching, bending, and occasionally lifting and/or exceeding 50 lbs. Work extended hours and/or non-traditional hours (Ex. Weekends, evenings, holidays, in austere conditions).
• Must successfully pass a scheduled or spontaneous drug screening/background check.