Mental Health Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY POSITION SUMMARY: Providing mental health and social work services assisting children, young adults, their families and the school community with emotional, social, financial and environmental issues that create barriers for healthy functioning. The Mental Health Therapist will work collaboratively with all members of the health team developing comprehensive treatment plans to meet identified needs within a healthcare or school-based setting. Mental Health Therapist professionals are expected to provide the highest quality of services in accordance with agency policy and professional standards and expected to work independently with minimal supervision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administer screening tools to determine need areas and diagnostic implications Complete diagnostic assessment and intake screening to determine eligibility and treatment intervals Develop individualized and comprehensive treatment plans for established clients Be responsible for parent contact when necessary and appropriate; protecting client confidentiality while developing positive communications and relationships Provide group therapy to identified clients, establishing number of structured sessions, documenting progress/regression, identifying and defining treatment goals/outcomes Complete documentation as required noting progression/regression in EMR Administer suicide assessments, create safety plans, and facilitate psychiatric hospitalizations Provide clinical consultation, crisis intervention, and support to school staff. Provide crisis intervention as indicated with established clients facilitating crisis supports after hours Independently manage complex and difficult cases, utilizing strong assessment and diagnostic skills Maintain client confidentiality per Mental Health Code Act of 258 of 1974, HIPPA and FERPA policy and procedures Educate clients, staff, community and family members regarding symptoms of mental health concerns increasing awareness and decreasing stigma of mental health issues Complete ESB following each billing contact documenting for insurance compliance Report quarterly statistics of unduplicated clients, positive depression screens, diagnostic implications, including treatment plans, quarterly reviews and rescreens to Michigan Department of Health and Human Services promoting CQI compliance Follow the rules and regulations for the social work profession as set forth by the State of MI, Department of Licensing and Regulation, and NASW Code of Ethics ADDITIONALLY: Provide oversight for licensing mandates and protocols for limited licensed positions insuring state compliance Conduct biannual review of social work EMR determining conformity within current standards of practice, implementing corrective action plans when deficits are noted Demonstrate initiatives beyond primary responsibility, identifying areas that need to be strengthen, submitting suggestions for improvements, taking leadership for mental health initiatives Demonstrate professional expertise, judgement and leadership in managing a variety of program challenges QUALIFICATIONS: Requires Master’s Degree in Social Work; Master’s level (fully licensed-LMSW) or Limited License (LLMSW) Masters Level Psychologist Master’s Level Professional Counselor from an accredited University; LPC or LLPC Must be fully licensed or hold a limited license in the State of Michigan New graduates welcome. Preferred; 3 to 5 years of extensive social work experiences demonstrating considerable knowledge of target population Qualified to receive third party insurance payments for mental health services ESSENTIAL ABILITIES FOR ALL ST. CLAIR COUNTY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS: Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance Ability to read, write & communicate in English; follow written and verbal instruction and understand basic mathematics and figure checking Ability to interpret and apply procedures, rules, technical information, instructions, manuals to complete tasks accurately and on schedule Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes; and apply procedures using good judgment Ability to use discretion and maintain sensitive and confidential information Ability to work independently or part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others such as County officials, employees, vendors and the general public Ability to work under supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling and/or action/discipline Adaptability to change in the work environment, managing competing demands and ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction Proficient skills using Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook required. Proficiency may be tested CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Prior to starting employment, the candidate must complete a satisfactory background check. The background check is understood to encompass all forms of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to: drug screen, physical, criminal background, Central Registry clearance, driving record, sex offender registry, education, training and licensing verification, credit check, school and employment records, home environment, personal traits, integrity and professional and personal references. Candidate must successfully complete an annual background check throughout employment in the position in order maintain satisfactory qualifications Possess a valid State of Michigan Operator's License, an operable insured automobile for authorized travel, and maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's vehicle policy throughout employment in this position Successfully complete all required training as mandated by the department and state regulations PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: 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 with or without accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Speak to others to convey information effectively Read, interpret and understand procedures, rules, technical information, instructions and manuals Hear and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences Specific vision requirement includes close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception Use hands to operate a computer, handle materials and operate equipment Push or pull carts, reach with hands and arms forward, above and below shoulder level Lift, move or carry objects, equipment and supplies weighing up to fifty (50) pounds Sit, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl and kneel in an ergonomically correct manner Stand and walk for significant periods of time, climb stairs Good physical condition which will mean the fitness to be able to apprehend and to exert the force necessary to implement physical restraint and management techniques to subdue and control individuals who require physical intervention This position will require irregular hours and work schedules will include nights, weekends, holidays and unanticipated overtime This position involves contact with people harboring potentially communicable diseases and is frequently at risk to exposure from bodily fluids. Tasks require the use of Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves and hand sanitizer The noise level in the work environment is moderate with many interruptions. Work involves an element of risk in dealing with the physical and emotional behavior of youth Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job requirements or duties performed. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: It is the policy of St. Clair County not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability that does not prevent performing essential job functions or because he or she is a protected veteran.