Mental Health Clinician

Company Overview

Motivational Services, Inc. has been dedicated to providing trauma-informed treatment and support services since 1976. The organization specializes in delivering comprehensive mental health care and behavioral support to individuals with complex needs, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life through innovative, person-centered approaches.

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Clinician to join our dedicated team. This role involves delivering evidence-based mental health services, including psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and case management, to diverse populations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical expertise in individuals with mental health diagnosis, and those experiencing trauma or co-occurring disorders. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Duties

· Be available in the program for at least 15 hours per week, per program (this may very, depending on the number of programs the clinician has on their caseload). This includes staff meetings, in person intervention & modeling, ILP plan development (initial, 90-days, and annually), providing support for the Mental Health Support Specialist (MHSS) staff, and collaboration with community agencies and in-house teams.

· Provide consultation to staff regarding resident rehabilitation, within their area of expertise, necessary for the implementation and or development of residents’ plan of care;

· Provides clinical supervision and training to PNMI direct care staff, this includes a minimum of 10 hours of clinical training annually;

· Provide supervision of the clinical content of resident records (progress notes, plans of care, resident incident reports, etc) written by team staff;

· Provide written notes and reports as appropriate, to reflect consultation for staff and individual resident plans of care according to PNMI and DHHS/OBH rules and regulations;

· Participate in individual plan of care review meetings; this includes scheduling meetings, writing ILP plans, reviewing crisis plans, and updating baseline descriptions and other documents as appropriate;

· Participate in on-going resident assessments, and reviews of progress toward clinical goals, established by the resident (and guardian if applicable) in their plan of care;

· Advocate for and coordinate services for residents from community providers (hospitals, police, outpatient MH providers, etc);

· Adhere to license specific Code of Ethics; Maintain the highest ethical standards, following professional guidelines and codes of conduct;

· Participate in ongoing professional development activities and training to stay current with best practices and regulatory requirements.

· Cultural Competency: demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and ensure that all residents feel valued and respected, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

· Work with program leadership to provide timely and effective services;

· Work within guidelines of licensing regulations in conjunction with agency policies;

· Provide recommendations to the Program Manager, Community Coordinator, Case Managers if appropriate; rehabilitative, personal care, and other services for residents which s/he can carry out;

· Participates in MOCO’s biweekly clinical management meetings and biweekly program staff meetings;

· Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for clinical needs that may arise after hours;

Assessments: Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate residents mental health status, including history, symptoms, and any relevant behavioral concerns.

• Conduct initial, 90-day, and annual ILP meetings and updates.
• Complete LOCUS annually, and in times of status change.
• Complete Critical Incident Reports as needed, per the regulations.
• Complete initial and annual comprehensive evaluations.
• Review crisis plans every 90 days and updates annual or as needed.
• Review and update resident’s baseline descriptions, as needed and/or annually.

Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and other clinical documentation, and as stated above and to include;

• 90 day continue stay Acentra prior authorizations;
• Initial, transfer, and discharge requirements as outlined in regulations;
• At least one note per month, per resident, for an updated overview of progress, including adding in check ins and direct contact the clinician has with the resident;
• Review and respond to agency incident reports as appropriate;
• Complete Critical Incident Reports as appropriate;
• Review progress notes from staff to keep up to date on resident progress or decline in goal areas;
• Respond to email communications from both staff, leadership, and community agencies;

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a master’s degree in social work (MSW) or Professional Counseling (LPC) from an accredited institution. Must have an active and unrestricted LCSW or LCPC license in the state of Maine. Will work with those who have conditional license.

A minimum of 2 years of experience in providing clinical services, preferably in a residential or non-medical setting, and experience working with individuals with mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, or behavioral challenges.

A strong understanding of therapeutic interventions, case management, and crisis intervention techniques. And be able to train MHSS staff in interventions and practice skills to best work with residents based on a person-centered and strengths-based approach.

Knowledge of relevant legal and ethical standards, including HIPAA and confidentiality.

The ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and have excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

RNBC, LCSW, LMSW-cc, LCPC, LPC-cc, Ph.D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: $34.00 - $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34 - $37