Job details
Salary $50,000 - $60,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 2
Qualifications
Us work authorization (required)
Master`s (preferred)
Spanish (preferred)
Full job description
Position summary
A mental health professional (mhp) provides behavioral health care to children, youth, adults, older adults, and families with emotional, behavioral, and mental disordersThe therapist conducts individual psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, individual therapy, group therapy, family support services, case management, care coordination services, and discharge planning.
Consejo serves low-income families living in snohomish, skagit, whatcom, island, and san juan countyBehavioral health services are available via telehealth, in person, the facility, and in the communityThe behavioral health therapist is a member of a care coordination team that includes the psychiatric prescriber, a licensed behavioral health supervisor, substance use disorder counselors, mental health therapists, case managers, and peer counselorsThe mental health professional (mhp) collaborates with internal and external providers and staff to ensure effective coordination of services and supports related to crisis stabilizationThe provider ensures the transition back into the community is thrivingThe mental health professional (mhp) provides mental health outpatient services to clients, including initial intake, treatment planning, one-on-one counseling, facilitating groups, and coordinating dischargeThe mhp conducts other duties as assigned by the agency.
The mhp coordinates care with schools, the criminal justice system, primary care agencies, and other referral sourcesThe providers adhere to the agency policies, procedures, and productivity standardsThe provider must have a minimum of two years of experience working with adults with acute mental illness, preferably with experience working in an outpatient behavioral community centerThe provider must have strong knowledge of major mental illnesses, including assessing symptoms, mental status exams, and treatmentsThe person must be able to complete daily clinical notes and use different technologies platform.
The mhp and professional multidisciplinary team members partner with clients, their families, and significant others to set goals to achieve stabilization and obtain, maintain, and use appropriate behavioral health mental healthThe mhp assist clients in working on their recovery goals, life skills and social determinant of healthThe mhp focus on helping clients attain their goals, providing hope and motivation as clients heal and develop resiliencyThe mhp may provide counseling to help clients re-establish self-identity, a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives, including developing plans for a successful transition to the community and making community connections for continued supportThe mhp provides culturally appropriate care to clients.
Responsibilities
Provide mental health assessment and document all records at consejo’s electronic health record system.
Complete clinical assessments, intakes, and diagnoses are conducted utilizing agency-approved diagnostic tools.
Conduct same day and next day behavioral health assessment
Have a flexible schedule to meet clients behavioral health needs
Develops treatment and update them as necessary
Complete discharge plans and follows ups
Help ensure effective coordination and delivery of all mental health services
Advocates for patient needs, including housing, food, employment, primary care, etc.
Provides one-on-one individual psychotherapy via telehealth, face to face, and in the community as appropriate.
Coordinates discharge plans with families, community supports, natural support systems, and other community providers
Works with the agency interdisciplinary team and external providers and staff to ensure high-quality care
Attend individual and group supervision as directed
Manages and complete all required paperwork and behavioral health records
Prepares documentation and reports as necessary.
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and all company policies
Partner with schools, clinics, and hospital
Ensure high quality of behavioral health care
Qualifications
· master`s degree is a degree in counseling, social work, mental health, and social service related field, mhp requiredThe ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience serving medicaid clients and low-income individuals.
· licensed mental health counselor, license marriage and family therapist and licensed social worker preferred
· qualified as a mental health professional with a master`s degree in a mental health-related field and two years of clinical mental health experience supervised by an mhp
· experience working in an outpatient community mental health center preferred strong knowledge of major mental illnesses, including assessment, symptoms, and treatments
· able to assess and respond responsibly to mental health crises
· excellent communication skills, verbal and written
· excellent computer and microsoft office skills
· knowledge of community resources
· experience working with adults with acute mental illness in an inpatient psychiatric facility preferred
· effective oral and written communication
· empathy and interpersonal skills are required.
· good time management, computer, and keyboarding skills.
· great knowledge and use of technology.
· bilingual (spanish/english) preferred but not required for this position.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Medical specialty:
Psychiatry
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to friday
Supplemental pay:
Signing bonus
Education:
Master`s (preferred)
Language:
Spanish (preferred)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
