What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinic Outpatient Therapist position at JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY?
Western Mental Health Clinic Outpatient Therapist
Normal Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ; Provides after hours, on call emergency services as scheduled
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
*Provides direct clinical services, including but not limited to, intake assessments; individual, family, and group therapy; medication monitoring; crisis intervention; basic living skills training; and family support education
*Provides direct clinical services within either an outpatient or Adult Intensive Day Treatment Program
*Provides consultation to community service providers including pharmacies, schools, emergency rooms, social service agencies, medical offices, and allied health care personnel
*Efficiently manage an assigned caseload including treatment plan development and authorization, timely and complete documentation of clinical services rendered, case referral, case coordination, and protection of assigned client records
*Consult with physician/CRNP and or nurse regarding medication concerns, client's needs, overall progress with respect to mental health treatment, and any other salient clinical concerns in a timely fashion and follow up as appropriate
*Maintain adequate and timely documentation of all services rendered
*Participate constructively in performance improvement and quality assurance activities, staff meetings, and in-service trainings
*Performs all other work-related duties as required
Minimal Qualifications:
*Masters Degree in social work or counseling from an accredited graduate program plus two years of experience in providing adults services in a mental health setting.
*Preferred Qualifications
Licensure as appropriate to the profession, e.g. LICSW, or LPC
Required Knowledge, Ability, and Skills:
*Requires a working knowledge of community mental health principles and practices, ability to relate effectively to adults with serious mental illness, and skills in the appropriate development and implementation of treatment plans.