Mental Health Counselor-Chaves County

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position are described below andare subject to change by management, as may be necessitated by changes inBusiness Needs, Contract Requirements, Accommodation Requests Or Otherreasons.Job SummaryProvide comprehensive mental health assessment and treatment in collaboration withmultidisciplinary teamDuties/Responsibilities Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members in the development/review ofindividualized behavioral/mental health treatment plans and in the monitoring andtreatment of patients as indicated on the treatment plans Complete behavioral/mental health assessments for patients referred based onadmission process, staff referral or patient self-referral. Ensure that assessment iscompleted within time period required by the type and urgency of referral Provide regular follow-up to assigned patients to monitor current mental status andfunctioning Inform supervisor and psychiatric staff of significant change in a patient's functioning Provide crisis interventions as required to include precautionary measures, daily followup 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/orvocational development Observe patients to detect psychiatric symptoms, mental deficiency, abnormal behavior,or maladjustment Update and maintain accurate and legible patient information and records in accordancewith policy Inform, coordinate and advise all applicable parties regarding patient discharge ortransfer. May act as a liaison with community agencies and contacts providing servicesto patients Administer, interpret and report on psychological test data as testing standards permitand/or under supervision if required Provide clinical supervisory oversight for non-psychiatric behavioral/mental health staffas requested Provide on-call mental health services if assignedThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position.Employee(s) may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to allapplicable state and federal laws. Conduct in-service training on behavioral/mental health related topics for company andcommunity agencies Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeuticprocess and relationship Proactive in performance improvement activities as demonstrated by participating in theContinuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program (peer review: record reviews;membership on the CQI committee as requested) and modifying clinical practices basedon 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 nonjudgemental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect the autonomy,dignity and rights of the patient This position is classified as "essential." Essential employees are expected to report towork when other state agencies are closed for emergencies Other duties assignedPosition Core Competencies Problem Solving: Acts collaboratively in resolving problems. Ability to present solutionsrather than just identifying problems. Can acknowledge when one does not knowsomething and is willing to take personal responsibility for finding a solution. Team Building: Works well with others and helps build a cohesive working environment.Helps others learn and shares knowledge. Respects diversity of the workplace andindividuals' unique characteristics. Communication: Able to appropriately express opinions in written and verbal form. Clearand articulate when speaking with an individual or group and using audience-appropriatelanguage. Listens to others. Documentation: Ensures that medical records entries and other documentation areaccurate, thorough and timely. Written documentation is completed on required forms orusing required formats without omissions Effective Time Management: Organizes and prioritizes work by devoting adequate timeand attention to individual tasks. Effectively plans meetings/keep appointments andmultitask effectively. Attentive to Detail: Able to provide accurate and consistent work on a timely basis.Documents important to detail to ensure miscommunications are minimized. Accountability: Follows through on commitments and agreements. Demonstrateddependability. Taked responsibility for mistakes and missed deadlines. CommunicatedAbout Progress On Commitments.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position.Employee(s) may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to allapplicable state and federal laws. Stress Tolerance: Must be able to effectively handle stressful or adverse situations andwork effectively under difficult conditions. Ability to remain calm while handling volatile,threatening, or emergency situations. Remains focused in spite of distractions andinterruptions. Safety Consciousness: Maintains awareness of and acts to minimize the safety risk inone's environment.Education, Credentials, And Experience Degree in psychology, social work, counselling, or related field from an accreditededucational instition required Active professional license to practice in applicable state required Must show current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certifcation Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearancewhere applicable Minimum of two years experience with direct care for individuals with mental illnessPreferredPhysical Requirements: Must possess general good health and retain sufficient stamina, agility and visual andauditory necessary to perform all duties required. Physical activitu includes walking,climbing, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and carrying; repetitive activity: repetitivemental activity such as checking entries in a report, etc. Must be able 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 betweenmultiple facilites Potention exposure to internal and external hazardous materials, including but not limitedto: blood and blood borne pathogens, infectious/communicable diseases and physicalinjury from patients Must be able to identify and minimize safety risks within enviroment whenever possibleMust be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable