Mental Health Professional

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Mental Health Professional (MHP) is responsible for providing ongoing assessments, individual and group therapy and developing client services / treatment plans.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

· In coordination with management, the MHP may conduct perspective resident screening interviews and documentation reviews.

· In coordination with management, the MHP conducts an initial Comprehensive Intake Assessment with clients.

· Develops Service/Treatment Plans for clients outlining specific program goals and objectives.

· In cooperation with nursing staff, the MHP facilitates weekly Treatment Team meetings, when appropriate.

· Provides resource information and referrals to assist clients in developing community support systems such as developing supportive relationships, self-advocacy, stable housing, education, and employment.

· Regularly monitors resident Service/Treatment Plans and updates accordingly.

· Conducts individual and group therapy sessions as assigned.

· Conducts educational workshops and groups as indicated.

· Creates individualized crisis plans for clients as indicated.

· Provides crisis intervention for clients as needed during crisis periods.

· Monitors clients to ensure their safety within the facility, when appropriate.

· Observes and document behavioral changes in clients.

· Acts as a liaison with medical professionals and behavioral health professionals providing services for clients

· Responsible for accurate and timely charting in EMR using accepted abbreviations and terminology.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and LICENSURE:

· A Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or comparable degree.

· Active Washington State Licensure (LMHCA, LMHC, LMFT, LASW or LICSW is required).

· Meets health requirements, i.e. – flu vaccination, tdap vaccination, tb testing – per licensing requirements.

· Some prior residential facility experiences are desirable.

· CPR/First Aid Certified.

· Valid Washington State Driver’s License required or the equivalent if residence in Washington is new.

· Experience using word processing and spreadsheet software. Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

 

TRANSPORATION:

· Uses personal vehicle to travel to agency sites and non-agency locations.

· May drive clients to appointments and outings using agency vehicles.

 

COMMUNICATION

· Leads and participates in staff meetings and in-services training.

· Consults with management staff, nursing staff or peers when knowledge base in a given area needs to be expanded.

· Requests literature, in-service or orientation on a given topic.

· Demonstrates accountability regarding equipment and supplies.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

· Ability to read, research, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, clinical information, and regulatory documents.

· Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

· Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

· Proficient in English.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; squat; push wheelchairs and strollers; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; use household items such as vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaner, broom; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Most of the employee’s job duties are performed indoors in a residential or outpatient setting. In some circumstances, the employee may be required to perform some job duties outside, in medical settings, and in the presence of non-employees, such as patients, families and state officials. There is a possibility of exposure to disease and contagions that could cause a cold, flu, COVID-19, and other illnesses. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

SUPREME LIVING’S EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEES:

· Adheres to Supreme Living Policies and Procedures.

· Acts as a role model within and outside the organization while on duty.

· Maintains the confidentiality of individual and family information and sensitive organizational information except as required by the obligations of the position or law.

· Performs duties as workload necessitates.

· Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.

· Performs care in conformance with the established standards and policies of Supreme Living.

· Demonstrates knowledge of standards of care.

· Supports philosophy, objectives, and goals of Supreme Living.

· Respects the dignity of individuals, families, and coworkers.

CLIENT CONTACT:

This position does not have direct responsibility for resident care. Contact with the clients occurs on a regular basis.