Outpatient (MAT) Behavioral Therapist

Company: San Luis Valley Behavioral Health
Location: Alamosa
Posted on: January 7, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
Position Overview - Outpatient Clinician (MAT) Provides individual, family, couple or group therapy as indicated.Essential Job Functions - Outpatient ClinicianProvide direct client services to MH clients including individual, family, couples or group therapy. Also includes provide 27.10 emergency response as indicated.Effectively communicate with other MH personnel regarding client needs. Interface with other community agencies and resources to optimize service to MH clients.Utilizes Center technology for timely record keeping and report-writing.Meets performance standards as specified by supervisor and management staff.Assist in providing or arranging for case management services if needed.Identify community resources and facilitate client referrals.Is responsible for record-keeping and reports as may be required by Center administration, and to subscribe to the code of ethics of this discipline.Is responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of the Agency.Provides leadership in understanding and implementing the Center's objectives, goals, mission and values.Secondary Job Functions - Outpatient ClinicianEffectively present San Luis Valley Mental Health Center's mission to San Luis Valley communities.Offers mental health consultation on a planned, formal or informal basis to allied disciplines in the community.Serve as a liaison and resource to San Luis Valley community agencies and area educators concerning persons with mental illness.Pay Rate: $27.16/hr. minimumPM3.

Requirements:
RequirementsEducation/Skill Requirements - Outpatient Clinician Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.Experience in Human services helpful.May work toward licensure or other credentialing.Other Skills/Abilities - Outpatient Clinician Knowledge of and ability to provide mental health treatment.Knowledge of and ability to apply crisis intervention skills.knowledge of and ability to provide 27.10 assessmentAbility to assess and establish diagnostic impressionsAbility to create measurable, time limited treatment plansAbility to observe, report and keep record of client symptoms and progress.Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Ability to use supervision to enhance own performance.Creative problem-solving.Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.Ability to work closely and cooperatively with external agency representatives.Ability to work to achieve the mission and goals of this agency.Ability to perform light physical work.Willingness to travel.Basic Computer Skills in Microsoft Suite software.Material and Equipment Directly Used (including, but not limited to): Computer, agency vehicles, voicemail. Valid Driver's License.Work Environment - Outpatient Clinician General office environment; light physical work as needed: travel or errands outside the office.NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.Pay Rate: $27.16/Hr. minimumNote: Licensed Candidates may receive additional pay consideration PM3PI159855830

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