What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Worker position at Kids Count, Inc.?
A Mental Health Worker will provide therapeutic mental health services to children/adolescents and their families in the home and community. The therapeutic model used in Family Based treatment is Structural/Ego-Systemic. The Mental Health Professional will participate in a required training program that teaches this model. Family Based employees will learn, utilize, and implement this model. You will also provide to client's clinical assessments, therapeutic interventions and activities. Referrals will be provided for continuity of care during treatment and for discharge transitioning.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related fields
· Have a current driver license
· Have current State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances
Responsibilities:
· Provide clinical treatment for the client and family
· Develop, with the client, family and any other agency involved, the treatment goals and objectives
· Assist in the implementation of treatment plan
· Assist in developing a “team concept” with Behavioral Specialist
· Schedule monthly treatment plan meetings and coordinate with other agencies
· Responsible for required documentation for medical record
· Scheduling of appointments with family at the family’s availability as needed for treatment with a minimum of 1 hour per week
· Responsible for productivity of team services
· Monitor and review charts on weekly basis
· Attend administrative meetings as required by agency
· Attend required trainings dictated by state regulations
· Work a 24 hour call schedule for department, scheduling according to client and family’s needs and treatment needs
· Complete daily records and reports within 24 hours of service or duty completed
· Assist in coordination of agencies involved with client and family
· Attend and participate in clinical supervision as required by agency and state regulations
· Responsible for participation in Quality Management Plan
· Perform any related duties as requested
· Learn and implement the Structural/Ego Systemic model with clients
· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of AAMFT Ethical Standards
· Develop goals and objectives for your professional growth and work with supervisor to achieve those goals and objectives
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $16 - $20