Mental Health Counselor - PRN Remote

Overview

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position are described below and are subject to change by management, as may be necessitated by changes in Business Needs, Contract Requirements, Accommodation Requests Or Other reasons.

Provide comprehensive mental health assessment and treatment in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members in the development/review of individualized behavioral/mental health treatment plans and in the monitoring and treatment of patients as indicated on the treatment plans
• Complete behavioral/mental health assessments for patients referred based on admission process, staff referral or patient self-referral. Ensure that assessment is completed within time period required by the type and urgency of referral
• Provide regular follow-up to assigned patients to monitor current mental status and functioning
• Inform supervisor and psychiatric staff of significant change in a patient's functioning
• Provide crisis interventions as required to include precautionary measures, daily follow-up and emergency procedures as needed
• Conduct individual and group counseling and psycho educational groups for patients
• Assist patients in defining goals to achieve personal, social, educational and/or vocational development
• Observe patients to detect psychiatric symptoms, mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment
• Update and maintain accurate and legible patient information and records in accordance with policy
• Inform, coordinate and advise all applicable parties regarding patient discharge or transfer. May act as a liaison with community agencies and contacts providing services to patients
• Administer, interpret and report on psychological test data as testing standards permit and/or under supervision if required
• Provide clinical supervisory oversight for non-psychiatric behavioral/mental health staff as requested
• Provide on-call mental health services if assigned
• Conduct in-service training on behavioral/mental health related topics for company and community agencies
• Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship
• Proactive in performance improvement activities as demonstrated by participating in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program (peer review: record reviews; membership on the CQI committee as requested) and modifying clinical practices based on CQI recommendations
• Acquire and maintain current clinical knowledge and skills and professional standards
• Ensures compliance with all agency and company policies, federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines including HIPAA
• Maintain an ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality of the clinical setting
• Deliver care in a nonjudgemental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect the autonomy, dignity and rights of the patient
• This position is classified as "essential." Essential employees are expected to report to work when other state agencies are closed for emergencies
• Other duties assigned

• Problem Solving:
  Acts collaboratively in resolving problems. Ability to present solutions rather than just identifying problems. Can acknowledge when one does not know something and is willing to take personal responsibility for finding a solution.
• Team Building:
  Works well with others and helps build a cohesive working environment. Helps others learn and shares knowledge. Respects diversity of the workplace and individuals' unique characteristics.
• Communication:
  Able to appropriately express opinions in written and verbal form. Clear and articulate when speaking with an individual or group and using audience-appropriate language. Listens to others.
• Documentation:
  Ensures that medical records entries and other documentation are accurate, thorough and timely. Written documentation is completed on required forms or using required formats without omissions
• Effective Time Management:
  Organizes and prioritizes work by devoting adequate time to individual tasks. Effectively plans meetings/keeps appointments and multitasks effectively.
• Attentive to Detail:
  Able to provide accurate and consistent work on a timely basis. Documents important to detail to ensure miscommunications are minimized.
• Accountability:
  Follows through on commitments and agreements. Demonstrated dependability. Takes responsibility for mistakes and missed deadlines. Communicated about progress and outcomes.
• Stress Tolerance:
  Must be able to effectively handle stressful or adverse situations and work effectively under difficult conditions. Ability to remain calm in volatile, threatening, or emergency situations. Remains focused despite distractions and interruptions.
• Safety Consciousness:
  Maintains awareness of and acts to minimize safety risk in one's environment.

• Degree in psychology, social work, counselling, or related field from an accredited educational institution required
• Active professional…