Mental Health Professional Job Lafayette area,Louisiana USA,Healthcare

Overview

Must have one of the following degrees;

Bachelor or Master degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Counseling

JOB TITLE:

MHP-Mental Health Professional

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Directly responsible to the Team Leader and Supervisor of Mental Health Counseling

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.

Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports;

Teach skills to client; individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes;

Implement premium plans and techniques based on treatment plans;

Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans;

Meet with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process;

Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary;

Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and/or treatment and clients progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives;

Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in clients status;

Adhering to all Shoulders of Strength, Inc. Policies and Procedures

Maintain a caseload not to exceed thirty (30) clients at any given time.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Active listening skills (paying attention to what others are saying, seek clarification on points, and asking appropriate questions;

Social perceptiveness (being aware of others reactions to conversations and conditions around them);

Critical thinking and good problem solving and decision making abilities;

Positive professional caring attitude;

Excellent time management skills;

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Qualifications

1. Applicant must have a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology;
2. A minimum of (2) years combined work experience in a direct service capacity is desired;
3. Applicant must be able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner is crucial;
4. Possess the ability to work with diverse groups of people;
5. Must be knowledgeable of standard treatment approaches and trend

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: DOE

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location:

Multiple locations

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