Mental Health Professional (MHP)

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (MHP)

JOB SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide individual and family therapy; this is a community-based position. Interventions should be strengths-based and focused on promoting symptom stability, increasing the recipient's ability to cope and relate to others, and enhancing the highest level of functioning in the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct mental health assessments and recommend/implement treatment options based on these assessments.

Provide clinical guidance to the team about clients' mental health issues and develop and implement (or assist in the development and implementation of) clients' person-centered plans.

Conduct motivational interviews in the field; refer back to office; set BH appointments. Community and care engagement.

Community education.

Provide clinical guidance and/or oversight in the development of crisis plans and transition plans when clients move in and out of services.

Provide individual, family, or group therapy to clients, families, and natural supports, based on their needs, diagnoses, and best evidence-based practices.

Implement therapeutic interventions, behavioral interventions, psycho-educational activities, and other best evidence-based practice therapies.

Work with clients, families, natural supports, and collateral agencies in reviewing, applying, and achieving goals outlined in the person-centered plan.

Provide parent/guardian/significant other/natural support training to improve interaction with the client.

Assist in all service delivery as formally planned with the clinical team.

Provide any required written documentation, including, but not limited to, treatment notes, goals, and plans for the medical record (e.g., service notes, person-centered plan).

Participation in peer review and regular review of team records / documentation in preparation for program audits and reviews.

Assist clients overcome barriers to care.

EMR Maintenance, and record keeping of program/ client assistance incentives.

TRAINING IS AVAILABLE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor Degree in social work or related field

MHP 2+ EXPERIENCE

Valid driver’s license and insurance Basic Life Support

Upon offer and prior to start, this position is required to complete credentialing and privileging with the agency

Certification in IM+CANS assessments

Job Types: Full-time

Schedule: Monday thru Friday

Work Location: On-site

This position is a full time role and will be 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday

40hrs per week