What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Mental Health Therapist position at COUNTY OF BROWN?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary Assesses clinical needs and coordinates
appropriate services to individuals, couples, Groups, and families,
through the provision of counseling, psycho education, development and
monitoring of interdisciplinary treatment plans. May provide community
outreach, education, and consultation regarding clinical issues. Initial
assignment will be working with youth enrolled in the Comprehensive
Community Services program. Specific focus will be on assessment, psycho
education, psychotherapy and direct intervention with youth and their
families using family systems approaches and other evidenced-based
practices, both in homes and community settings. Essential Duties Serves
as liaison with consumers/patients, families, referral sources,
community agents, third party payers and others regarding services as
needed. Obtains and provides accurate and timely reports of
consumer/patient status, progress, and needs. Demonstrates familiarity
with patient and other rights, assures their application in treatment
provided, and assists in the resolution of complaints, disputes and
grievances as may arise. Achieves engagement and conducts psychosocial
histories and clinical assessments of need. Facilitates and participates
in the development and delivery of outcome-oriented treatment plans and
modalities including participating on interdisciplinary treatment teams
and providing individual patient or group psychotherapy and family
psychoeducation as needed. Coordinates treatment, clinical assessment
and discharge, demonstrates collaboration with consumer/other family
members, their support networks, other department staff, and alternative
treatment resources as needed to assure access to necessary community
resources. Complies with applicable county, state and federal guidelines
related to the provision of treatment and maintains accurate and timely
documentation according to applicable requirements, codes, policies, and
standards. Identifies the need for and assists in the planning and
development of additional or revised treatment approaches and services
as necessary. Assumes responsibility for and participates in activities
which assure evidence-based practice and further professional growth and
development. Demonstrates an understanding and practice of dual
diagnosis/co-occurring approaches and works with team members to address
these issues. Attends and positively contributes to staff meetings and
department performance overall. Attends in-service and outside agency
training sessions as appropriate. Maintains the confidential nature of
client and business information. Complies with the Human Services and/or
Community Programs policies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting 20 pounds maximum
with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weight up to 10 pounds.
Intermittent standing, walking, and sitting; occasional driving. Using
hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing
and pulling, and operating controls. Occasional bending, twisting,
squatting, climbing, reaching, and grappling. Communicating orally in a
clear manner. Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes.
Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of
light conditions. Must be free from communicable disease. The position
description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended
to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The
incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and
tasks other than those stated in this description. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of psychopathology,
psychopharmacology, and psychotherapeutic techniques. Knowledge of
alcohol and other drug abuse dynamics, programs, and treatment
methodology. Knowledge of applicable laws (Chapter 45, 51 & 55) and
related court procedures. Knowledge of community human services
resources and utilization. bility to assess clinical needs in the areas
of mental health and addiction disorders and determine treatment needs.
Ability to form positive relationships and engage consumers/patients and
their families in treatment approaches. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with other staff and the
public. Ability to be decisive and to make sound decisions under the
pressure of crisis or emergency situations. Ability to work
independently. Ability to maintain emotional stability in stressful
working situations. Ability to accept and constructively use criticism.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability
to maintain records and reports timely and accurately. Ability to use
independent judgment in decision making. Ability to work the required
hours of the position, which is 37.5 hours weekly, with up to two
evenings per week based upon the needs of the CCS consumers/families.
The ability to be flexible in the hours of work between the hours of
7am-7pm M-F with core hours being 8:00am-4:30pm. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty
appropriate services to individuals, couples, Groups, and families,
through the provision of counseling, psycho education, development and
monitoring of interdisciplinary treatment plans. May provide community
outreach, education, and consultation regarding clinical issues. Initial
assignment will be working with youth enrolled in the Comprehensive
Community Services program. Specific focus will be on assessment, psycho
education, psychotherapy and direct intervention with youth and their
families using family systems approaches and other evidenced-based
practices, both in homes and community settings. Essential Duties Serves
as liaison with consumers/patients, families, referral sources,
community agents, third party payers and others regarding services as
needed. Obtains and provides accurate and timely reports of
consumer/patient status, progress, and needs. Demonstrates familiarity
with patient and other rights, assures their application in treatment
provided, and assists in the resolution of complaints, disputes and
grievances as may arise. Achieves engagement and conducts psychosocial
histories and clinical assessments of need. Facilitates and participates
in the development and delivery of outcome-oriented treatment plans and
modalities including participating on interdisciplinary treatment teams
and providing individual patient or group psychotherapy and family
psychoeducation as needed. Coordinates treatment, clinical assessment
and discharge, demonstrates collaboration with consumer/other family
members, their support networks, other department staff, and alternative
treatment resources as needed to assure access to necessary community
resources. Complies with applicable county, state and federal guidelines
related to the provision of treatment and maintains accurate and timely
documentation according to applicable requirements, codes, policies, and
standards. Identifies the need for and assists in the planning and
development of additional or revised treatment approaches and services
as necessary. Assumes responsibility for and participates in activities
which assure evidence-based practice and further professional growth and
development. Demonstrates an understanding and practice of dual
diagnosis/co-occurring approaches and works with team members to address
these issues. Attends and positively contributes to staff meetings and
department performance overall. Attends in-service and outside agency
training sessions as appropriate. Maintains the confidential nature of
client and business information. Complies with the Human Services and/or
Community Programs policies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting 20 pounds maximum
with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weight up to 10 pounds.
Intermittent standing, walking, and sitting; occasional driving. Using
hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing
and pulling, and operating controls. Occasional bending, twisting,
squatting, climbing, reaching, and grappling. Communicating orally in a
clear manner. Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes.
Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of
light conditions. Must be free from communicable disease. The position
description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended
to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The
incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and
tasks other than those stated in this description. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of psychopathology,
psychopharmacology, and psychotherapeutic techniques. Knowledge of
alcohol and other drug abuse dynamics, programs, and treatment
methodology. Knowledge of applicable laws (Chapter 45, 51 & 55) and
related court procedures. Knowledge of community human services
resources and utilization. bility to assess clinical needs in the areas
of mental health and addiction disorders and determine treatment needs.
Ability to form positive relationships and engage consumers/patients and
their families in treatment approaches. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with other staff and the
public. Ability to be decisive and to make sound decisions under the
pressure of crisis or emergency situations. Ability to work
independently. Ability to maintain emotional stability in stressful
working situations. Ability to accept and constructively use criticism.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability
to maintain records and reports timely and accurately. Ability to use
independent judgment in decision making. Ability to work the required
hours of the position, which is 37.5 hours weekly, with up to two
evenings per week based upon the needs of the CCS consumers/families.
The ability to be flexible in the hours of work between the hours of
7am-7pm M-F with core hours being 8:00am-4:30pm. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty