Therapist, Mental Health

Overview

Position Summary
Provide a wide range of clinical services to consumers within limits of training and credentialing under Clinical Supervision.

• Conduct initial evaluation and consumer intake interviews; assess consumer’s presenting problems and formulate diagnosis.
• Develop, implement and modify, as necessary, consumer treatment plans.
• Carry out case management services related to consumers’ treatment.
• Maintain an active caseload, providing individual, group, family, marital, child, and adjunctive therapies as needed and within area of expertise and limits of credentials; assure procurement of additional services as needed.
• Provide behavioral interventions using evidence-based practice (crisis intervention, behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate).
• Provide crisis management for consumers, including on-call and community based (jail/legal, hospitals, schools, etc.) consults; make recommendations for interventions as appropriate.
• Follow Center procedures regarding the provision of consumer care and documentation.
• Maintain consumer and program records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, grant requirements etc.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of human development and utilize age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities in treatment.
• Participate in continuing education activities, remain knowledgeable in area(s) of expertise, and meet requirements for professional staff membership.
• Attend meetings as appropriate and meet regularly with Clinical Supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision.
• Serve as a resource person to Center and community in areas of expertise, including presenting classes, speaking engagements and agency consultation.
• Maintain a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual relationships and professional stature.
• Ability to demonstrate competent use of Electronic Medical Record.
• Completion of required CANS and/or ANSA training and ongoing certification.
• Timely completion of DARMHA Supported Consumer (DSC) paperwork and reassessments within specified deadlines.
• Monitor caseload to assure compliance for third-party payers, including chart reviews, completing prior requests and pre-certification.
• Perform Telehealth services within scope of training and licensure.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Perform the above listed duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Master’s degree in the field of mental health required.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in community-based mental health care.
• Demonstrate competence in assessment and treatment of chemically dependent consumers, including obtaining and interpreting information in terms of dependence.
• Knowledge of the natural history of dependence and the relevant biological and sociocultural factors.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate competence in assessment of and treatment planning for children, adolescents and families.
• Understanding and knowledge of the range of treatment needed and appropriate utilization of available treatment resources.
• Willingness to use reliable personal transportation in work capacity.

• Licensed in the State of Indiana preferred.
• Maintain current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification (Onsite Therapists only).
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid certification (Onsite Therapists only).
• Valid driver’s license in accordance with motor vehicle policy.