Licensed Outpatient Clinician

Company: SAN LUIS VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Location: Alamosa
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
Position Overview: Provides individual, family, couple or group therapy as indicated.Essential Job Functions:

• 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 San Luis Valley 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:
• 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:Education: Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.Experience: Three years' experience in human service field.Licensure/Certificate/Registration: LPC or LCSW or appropriate licensure/certification required.Other Skills/Abilities:

• 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. Valid Driver's License.Work Environment:General office environment; light physical work as needed: travel or errands outside the office.PAY RATE: $5208.33/Monthly PM3

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