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Job Description:
Under moderate supervision, provides clinical services to assigned client populations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs clinical services, including intakes and therapeutic interventions such as group, individual, and family therapy, and crisis intervention.
Maintains and completes service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, case reviews, court reports, letters, etc., according to prescribed standards.
Conducts case reviews and determines current and future treatment and treatment planning based upon resulting quantitative results and professional opinion of client progress.
Collaborates with external agents including school officials, family members, and other health agencies regarding organizational programs and client needs and conditions.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars providing information relating to program administration and development.
Writes correspondence on behalf of clients and their families such as court reports, letters of recommendation, etc., according to prescribed standards.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
EDUCATION
Master's degree in social services field with certification or licensure in area of specialization (e.g., LPCC, LPCA, LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate)
Or bachelors or masters degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or human services as determined by the Professional Equivalency Review Committee and professional equivalency.
EXPERIENCE
Three to six months of related internship or practicum experience, with a master's degree (or in case of masters degree and professional equivalency, six months experience in a community mental health center providing mental health services in a supervised setting)
Or, with a bachelors degree and professional equivalency, three years experience in a community mental health center providing mental health services in a supervised setting.
If professional equivalent, demonstrated professional competence in the provision of mental health services in supervised setting.
Basic knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of applicable population group (e.g., growth and development and range of treatment needed), psychotherapy, human behavior, treatment modes, and related issues.
Basic knowledge of community resources and CKY services.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle a case load with varying levels of client disability and need.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS
Position has some unusual physical demands, including occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or their families.
Normal work tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
Position at times may require incumbent to remain on twenty-four hour call.
Reliable transportation for frequent travel.
Incumbents/new hires with either of these masters degrees must ensure that they are not practicing without a license or evading professional licensing/certification laws. To comply with such laws, incumbents/new hires with either of these masters degrees must sign their notes as professional equivalents. Those who have earned either of these masters degrees AND a corresponding license or certification (e.g., CSW, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist) may not hold this job title.
Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.
REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
< >Knowledge of normal growth and development and of culture/ethnicity relevant to age groups/populations servedUse results of assessments, reassessments, including client strengths and preferences, to construct a case conceptualizationApply DSM 5 criteria to diagnose mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disordersIf substance use disorder is primary, assesses the readiness of client for treatment via stage of changeUtilize case conceptualization and problem areas to guide development and collaboration with clients to build individualized Treatment PlansUtilize EBPs and clinical techniques in sessionsMeasures client progress towards Treatment Plan goals and objectives throughout treatment courseAssess and manage client risk and additional adjunctive services with appropriate and congruent interventions and collaborationAssess clients measurable progress towards goals/minimum discharge criteria and discharging client when they have met minimum discharge criteriaUtilize Treatment Team and supervision to address client case conference needsManages client caseload and services to maximize direct care client time and reach expected productivity targetsUnderstand role of OTRs to appropriately represent client need for services required for authorization
Competencies
Performance Indicator
Accountability
Holds self-accountable to meet assigned goals in a timely manner; self-determination and self-direction; exceeds expectations
Customer Service
Effective in supporting and handling internal and external customers needs
Cultural Competence
Respects cultural, ethnic, religious, gender, sexual orientation and disability differences; understands impact of own differences on others
Ethical Principles
Demonstrates ethical behavior in all aspects of work
Quality Improvement
Effectively express and implement new work solutions; accepts change that takes organization in positive direction
Consultation/Supervision
Incorporates consultation/supervision in day-to-day responsibilities; coaches peers, leaders, and/or subordinates
Professional Demeanor
Good interpersonal skills; responsive to internal and external customer needs
Information Technology
Applies technology skills and knowledge to fulfill job responsibilities; ensures confidentiality, security, and integrity of all data
Interpersonal Communication
Appropriately impart verbal and written communications that are concise, clear, informative; conduct timely follow ups
Job Knowledge
Possess and demonstrates both specific and general knowledge and skills needed to perform job
Teamwork
Effective team member; deals tactfully and sensitively with teammates feelings and ideas
Procedural Compliance
Adheres to organizational policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Regulatory Compliance
Has knowledge of and adheres to regulations applicable to job (e.g., Joint Commission, AODE, Health & Safety, etc.) and professional licensure regulations that govern profession
Trauma Informed Culture
Realizes overall prevalence of trauma: understands how trauma affects/can affect staff and persons served; practices trauma informed behavior and communication; engages in healing, hopeful, and honest relationships; completes TIC trainings
