Mental Health Professional Job Monroe 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;

Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes;

Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge;

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 counseling programs 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

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

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits

Schedule

Work Location

Work Location:

Multiple locations

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