Therapist-Mcert

Job Description

Therapy (group, individual, family);
Crisis Management;
Direct Clinical Services for a broad range of Mental Health needs with adults and children to include diagnostic impressions, clinical assessments and referrals as needed.

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location:
  
  Grenada, MS;
  Secondary:
  Winona, MS
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: Graduate Degree
• Job Shift: Day

Obtain Therapist Certification of License as required by the Department of Mental Health and maintain Certification/License in good standing.

• Build collaborative professional partnerships with community stakeholders including local police department, sheriff's department and hospital(s).
• Work with local authorities, on site when warranted, to assess mental health needs in the event that mental health is thought to be contributing factor during law enforcement interventions.
• Assess individuals in need to determine which services/interventions/resources will be most appropriate for them and refer as needed.
• Be available 24 hours per day, seven days a week to triage individuals in need via telephone and/or face-to-face contact.
• Research and, with supervision, implement latest effective crisis response techniques.
• Serve as back-up for in-center emergencies, pre-admission screenings, and hospital consultations for Outpatient Services.
• Provide individual, group and family therapy.
• Accurately and timely complete initial intakes, CTP's, periodic reviews and annual CTP's as needed.
• Participate in treatment team meetings with other staff members.
• Participate in in-center emergency system and hospital consultations as needed.
• Participate in crisis management after-hours services as scheduled.
• Conduct civil commitment pre-screening evaluations as needed.
• Provide case and/or program consultation with family and outside resources (agencies) as needed.
• Provide on-site monitoring for PSR Program as required by DMH Operational Standards.
• Provide Targeted Case Management services to all assigned individuals to assist with resource coordination and treatment plan review/coordination.
• Meet all productivity, paperwork and other quality assurance expectations as specified by the program coordinator.
• Treat individuals receiving services, family members, staff, volunteers, visitors, government agencies, and the general public with respect, dignity, and courtesy at all times. Conduct yourself in a manner which leaves a favorable impression with the public.
• Adhere to all Department of Mental Health Standards, Division of Medicaid Standards, and maintain respect for all other Life Help policies, procedures, and management decisions.
• Respect and uphold the confidentiality of individuals receiving services, their family members, colleagues, and any sensitive situations arising within the agency. Refrain from malicious gossip at all times.
• Participate in all training required for your specific position and by the agency at large.
• Perform other specific duties as assigned by your supervisor/manager/coordinator.
• Must possess leadership ability, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including TB, AIDS and hepatitis and may be subject to emotionally upset and hostile individuals, family members, etc.

• Master's Degree in Mental Health Field
• Eligible to meet DMH Certificate on/License requirements for Therapist
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License