What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACT MENTAL HEALTH GENERALIST position at MIDDLE PENINSULA NORTHERN NECK CSB?
About Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health (MPNN BH)
At MPNN BH, our mission is “PROMOTING WELLBEING…. ONE INDIVIDUAL… ONE FAMILY… ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME”
Our organization provides services designed to help members of our community achieve their individual goals. MPNN BH has over 60 distinct programs to aid and support all ages and many situations.
The position of ACT Mental Health Generalist is responsible for:
- Provide initial and ongoing assessments of individuals’ mental illness and/or substance use symptoms and make appropriate changes in treatment plans as soon as needed. Provide symptom education to enable individuals to identify their mental illness symptoms & integrate services as appropriate.
- Provide direct clinical services including individual supportive therapy and psychotherapy to individuals on an individual, group, and family basis in the office and in community settings within scope of practice. Promote individuals' personal growth and development by assisting individuals to adapt to and cope with internal and external stresses.
- Utilize a stage-based treatment model that is non-confrontational, considers interactions of mental illness and substance abuse, and has individual-determined goals. Be comfortable with Harm Reduction approaches.
- Provide individualized assessments, counseling, supportive therapy and/or side-by-side support to clients to assist their development in the areas of activities of daily living, social & interpersonal relationships, general time management and basic employment skills within scope of practice
- Plan, structure & support community-based activities such as obtaining and setting up housing, grocery shopping, nutrition assistance, house cleaning and other household activities, money management, social activities and work-related support such as job coaching.
- Coordinate with outside service providers including inpatient & outpatient treatment services, state vocational rehabilitation services, social security, veteran’s benefits, legal & advocacy services and personal primary care medical and dental providers.
- Provide practical help and supports, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem-solving, direct assistance, training, and supervision to help individuals obtain the necessities of daily living including medical and dental health care; legal and advocacy services; financial support such as entitlements or housing subsidies; money management services and transportation.
- Comply with the agency's clinical accountability policies and procedures; maintain current, timely and complete clinical records; participate in quality assurance reviews when assigned.
- Comply with applicable program research and evaluation procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor or Master’s degree in human services field (i.e. Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or Counseling). Required Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) OR Qualified Mental Health Professional-Trainee (QMHP-E)
Must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License. Must obtain a TB test with satisfactory results within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter as required by licensing authority.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance (TLC Anthem BCBS)
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay (12 paid holidays, PTO accrued monthly)
- Professional development opportunities
- Retirement plan through Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Work site qualified under NHSC, click the link to check eligibility for loan forgiveness http://www.nhsc.hrsa.gov/
The agency of MPNN Behavioral Health maintains a drug free workplace.
Benefits listed are for full time qualifying employees. EOE