Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Company: San Luis Valley Behavioral Health
Location: Alamosa
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Description:Position Overview: Licensed Mental Health ClinicianProvides individual, family, couple or group therapy as indicated.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Licensed Mental Health Clinician

• Provide 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.
• Utilizes Center technology for timely record keeping and report-writing.
• Meets performance standards as specified by supervisor.
• Interface with other community agencies and resources to optimize service to MH clients.
• Effectively present San Luis Valley Mental Health Center's mission to communities.
• Assist in providing or arranging for case management services if needed.
• 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.
• Provides leadership in understanding and implementing the Center's objectives, goals, mission and values.Secondary Job Functions: Licensed Mental Health Clinician
  • Offers mental health consultation on a planned, formal or informal basis to allied disciplines in the communities
  • Work closely with MH management and personnel to create new client service programs and evaluate those existing programs.
  • Identify community resources and facilitate client referrals.
  • Offers mental health consultation on a planned, formal or informal basis to allied disciplines in the community.
  • Work closely with MH management and personnel to create new client service programs and evaluate those existing programs.
  • Identify community resources and facilitate client referrals.
  • Serve as a liaison and resource to San Luis Valley community agencies and area educators concerning persons with mental illness..Requirements:Education/Skill Requirements: Licensed Mental Health Clinician
    • Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
    • Three years experience in human service field.LPC or LCSW or appropriate licensure/certification required, valid driver's licenseOther Skills/Abilities: Licensed Mental Health 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 assessment
      • Ability to assess and establish diagnostic impressions
      • Ability to create measurable, time limited treatment plans
      • Ability 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.Work Environment: Licensed Mental Health 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: $58,000.00/ Yearly PM20 PI130717691

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