What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Level Children's MHP position at The Consortium Inc.?
Join our team as a temporary Mental Health Professional with strong potential for permanent placement. This role offers a great opportunity to demonstrate your skills, contribute in a fast-paced environment, and grow with the organization. The goal is to transition into a permanent full-time Union position after completing 3 months of temporary employment. We’re seeking a motivated individual who is dependable, adaptable, and interested in building a long-term career with us.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Provides assessments, individual, family and/or group counseling and outreach to individuals.
· Responsible for meeting the required hours of direct service on a weekly basis.
· Responsible for being on time and prepared for scheduled appointments.
· Develops and maintains complete clinical records including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, case conferences, discharges and other clinical and administrative documents in a timely manner. Ensures charts adhere to established chart sequence, date order, and that all documents are present.
· Completes assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharges, and other clinical and administrative documents in accordance with agency, managed care, and licensing requirements and standards. Regularly checks to ensure that content, signatures, credentials, dates, times, service types and legibility meet standards.
· Submits status of all scheduled services with corresponding documentation to designated staff within 24 hours of each event.
· Provides clinical assessments and crisis management in consultation with supervisor, psychiatrist and/or treatment team, as required. Responsible for monitoring individuals in crisis on the unit. Assists with coordinating hospitalization procedures, if necessary.
· Follows unit procedures to schedule appointments with staff psychiatrist as appropriate.
· Attends and participates in case conferences and staff meetings. Utilizes input from those meetings to update treatment plans and/or incorporate treatment strategies discussed.
Attends bi-weekly individual supervision and bi-weekly group supervision. Comes prepared with an agenda to discuss items such as successes, concerns, ideas or follow-up items.
Education and/or Experience
Master's degree (M. A.) in Mental Health field; and two to five years related experience working with children/adults within a therapeutic setting and experience in biopsychosocial assessments and intake. Case Management and resource skills for Philadelphia area. Knowledge of State/Local regulatory standards LCSW or LPC; licensure preferred.
Disclaimer:
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
The Consortium is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
The Consortium is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Pay: $25.64 - $26.67 per hour
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- Biopsychosocial assessments and intake: 4 years (Required)
- Case management: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Licensed Certified Social Worker (Preferred)
- LPC (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $27