Mental Health Therapist

POSITION OVERVIEW

      Member of the ACT Team to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment and counseling, conduct program planning, conduct assessments, consultation and follow-up on direct services and rehabilitation to assist clients and their families in coping with health-related social problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct screening interviews and assessments using personal interviews, referral information, medical history, collateral contact and additional methods as needed.
• Recommend treatment plans to Physicians and/or other mental health professionals that address medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial needs/problems and specify modalities of treatment and support, to address specific goals. Modify the plan as necessary to reflect the needs of the client.
• Provide ongoing counseling to individuals, groups, or families as reflected in the treatment plan.
• Identifies gaps in service, barriers to treatment and the acquisition of community resources.
• Advocates for the reduction of such barriers and for the development of needed services.
• Build strong relationships with patients, families, co-workers and surrounding community. Provide education to families and other identified natural supports.
• Provide case management services as required for a group of assigned persons which includes coordinating and monitoring the Individual Treatment Plan for the team. Primary responsibility for a group of 10-12 persons will be assigned.
• Provide crisis intervention and rapid support services to circumvent hospitalization.
• Meet all needs of the person starting with housing, food, and clothing before any other intervention occurs. Housing must be safe and affordable.
• Assist persons to carry out daily living skills including person hygiene, nutritional needs, shopping, and food preparation as well as house cleaning and laundry. 
• Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to COMAR and agency related requirements.
• Provide consultation and educational services to community agencies as needed. Coordinate with outside agencies to wrap services around the person.
• Provide ongoing assessment of client’s issues and their response to treatment.
• Provide symptom education and illness management as prescribed by evidenced based practices or established guidelines.

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS  

Education:   Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Professional Counseling or related field preferred and 3 years post-masters clinical experience in a mental health setting.

Skill Requirement:  One to three months OJT required for efficient job performance.

Job Requirements:  Must be a licensed Mental Health Professional in Maryland.

Must exhibit excellent organizational, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have a clean driving record.  Must have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision