Job Title: Mental Health Professional
Department: MHR Department
Reports To: Program Director
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FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of a LMHP, the MHP will be having one or more of the following responsibilities:
- Provision of Community Support services,
- Provision of individual intervention/supportive counseling
- Provision of Parent/Family Intervention
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Interviews recipient to obtain information concerning mental health history or other pertinent information.
Observes recipient to detect indications of abnormal mental behavior.
Assists the LMHP in administering therapeutic treatment, such as behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist recipient in controlling disorders and problems.
Discusses progress toward mental health goals with recipient, such as anger management, stress, depression, social skills, and independent living skills.
Consults with psychiatrist and/or LMHP concerning treatment plan and amends plan as directed.
Provides appropriate mental health interventions during psychosocial skills training sessions as needed.
Refers recipients to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.
Monitors recipient’s behavior in the home, school, and community settings.
Links recipients and their families with community resources that can be of benefit.
Provides crisis intervention in collaboration efforts with the LMHP.
Regulates content of skills training in accordance with recipient’s capabilities, needs, and interests.
MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities may include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Maintains a professional relationship with staff, peers, and upper management.
Adheres to the policies, procedures, and work rules of SEEDLINKS BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, LLC.
Obtain 20 training hours as required for a full time MHP/CPST or 16 hours as required for a part time MHP yearly.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May supervise Mental Health Specialists (PSR workers).
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Must have a Bachelors or Masters of Arts or Master of Science degree in any Mental Health related field (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or Counseling) but under supervision and in route of licensure by the LPC Board of Examiners.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, recipients, customers, and the public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Maintain CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle that is legally insured to be used for off-site clinical services consultation or case management.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; stoop and kneel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
Compensación: $18.00 - $20.00 per month
Somos un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y todos los candidatos calificados recibirán consideración por el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.
Seedlinks Behavior Management, LLC
Seedlinks Behavior Management LLC is a for-profit organization that administers advocates for planning and policies at all levels of society to provide accessible, reliable mental health services with a focus on prevention and treatment. It is our mission to assertively and professionally produce long-term services for the families and communities we serve in order to efficiently initiate access to recovery and mental health care. Our vision is to educate all segments of the communities we serve about mental health, the process of coping with recovery, as well as the consequences of untreated addition and mental illness. Our goals include providing families and communities with recovery support service and a tailored recovery commitment within a safe and nurturing environment, to collaborate with community entities to facilitate access to resources for Seedlinks Behavior Management families, to help families establish a strong support system to reduce the risk of relapse, and to educate families about addition, long term recovery, and to initiate awareness of the disease of addition.
Página Web de la Compañía: www.seedlinks.net
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