Mental Health Specialist II - Adult

The specific functions of an MHSII position will be assigned based on which clinical program the position is working in.

The functions of this position classification include, but are not limited to:
1. May be assigned to provide direct services including individual, group and family therapy as indicated by treatment plan. May be assigned to provide case management and other necessary services.
2. May be assigned to provide supervision and case management for individuals in the county under the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB).
3. Provide support, counseling and education to consumers to assist them in achieving their recovery
goals. Maintain strength-based approach. Assist consumers in accessing available benefits and
services.
4. Implement approaches that utilize and enhance consumers’ natural supports.
5. Utilize motivational interviewing and provide stage appropriate interventions.
6. Continuously evaluate health and safety issues and implement appropriate crises planning. Assist
consumers in self-directing a crises plan. Provide crisis intervention and stabilization.
7. Coordinate service plans with involved family, caregivers, medical, psychiatric and other providers.
Provide mental health consultation and patient consultation to other health care or social
professionals.
8. Maintain all applicable professional, legal and ethical standards, including confidentiality, dual
relations, and informed consent.
9. Provide clinical documentation, reports, and records to meet State, Federal, Regional and
departmental standards and requirements. Includes, but not limited to:
a. Clinical formulations that clearly direct treatment considerations and focus.
b. Clear documentation for psychosocial and diagnostic assessments.
c. Recovery oriented treatment plans with objective, measurable objectives.
d. Clear, organized, timely progress notes.
10. Represent the comprehensive mental health program to the community and promote the interest and education of the community in mental health.
11. Learn/utilize computer medical record system including use of newer office technologies.
12. Maintain productivity standards set by departmental policy.
13. May be assigned to carry a specialized workload of more complicated situations, or assigned to work in specific mental health areas such as comprehensive psychosocial and diagnostic assessments and preparing treatment plans; providing brief or ongoing therapy; participating in crisis team responses; conducting diagnostic examinations and making recommendations to the court;
completing civil commitment services.

List required special skills, licenses, certificates, etc.

Must be a Qualified Mental Health Professional or eligible; master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or other mental health related field; or Bachelors in nursing or occupational therapy w/license and experience.

Thorough knowledge of the techniques and principles of psychological, behavioral, and social disorders and the application of psychological treatment to these disorders; skill in dealing with the mentally ill and their families; skill in dealing with the public in advocating for the mentally and emotionally disturbed; ability to develop cooperative relationships with families, physicians, agency personnel and executives and public officials; ability to take part in diagnostic and treatment planning conferences; ability to prepare concise and complete reports and patient records; ability to participate in social planning and to carry out recommendations and directives.

Prefer at least two years postgraduate experience providing clinical mental health services.

CADC, bilingual a plus.