Mental Health Associate

• Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

• Department: Cropp Clinic

• Shift: Monday, Wed, Thurs. Friday 8-4:30, Tues 11-8, some Saturdays 8-12

• Job ID: 189496

Overview

Responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, leading one on one and group therapy within a behavioral health space in accordance with evidence-based practices. Assesses patient needs based upon a face-to-face or telehealth clinical interview, case history review and information obtained from collateral sources such as family members, the referent or other parties. Recognizes signs/symptoms associated with risk of harm to self and/or others and implements appropriate interventions as necessary. Develops and implements an appropriate treatment plan of care for the patient based upon relevant clinical information and diagnosis. Consults with family members or professionals from other agencies/organizations as necessary in developing optimal treatment services.

Practices under a licensed provider/licensed supervision, and typically is working toward their own independent licensure.

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Responsibilities

Evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment:

Perform psychosocial and diagnostic assessments Diagnose patients in accordance with the current DSM Involve collateral sources in patient’s treatment as clinically indicated (e.g., family, friends, etc.) Develop individual treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals Provide individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy services as indicated by the treatment plan Provide crisis psychotherapy Refer patients to other services as clinically indicated Willingness to work with all patients seen at one’s site of care as indicated by the site. (i.e., ages, diagnostic presentations, comorbidities, etc. in accordance with one’s scope of licensure and abilities) May perform Employee Assistance Programing as indicted by the site of care Utilize evidenced based practices in treatment Follow all ethical and regulatory guidelines Seek consultation from your Clinical Supervisor when needed Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services May complete court commitment reports

Documentation and Administrative Functions:

Maintain licensure Maintain eligibility to bill for government payers (i.e., not on the Medicaid/Medicare exclusion list.) Document services accurately and timely patient progress with treatment plan goals Achieve site of care productivity standards.

Collaboration and Coordination:

Active participation with clinical supervisor on supervision plan Participate in individual and group supervision from one’s clinical supervisor Participate in all required trainings and educational activities Participate in department level meetings and huddles Be responsive to patients in applicable communication mode

Qualifications

Education: Master Degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy with a clinical/mental health concentration from an accredited school Required Work Experience: Applicants should have completed practicum experiences as part of their accredited program. Required. 1 year One year of experience working with a site’s clientele in addition to practicum is preferred. This may be completed at the bachelor level. Preferred. Licenses/Certifications: LMSWIA IA Lic Master Social Worker Upon Hire MHCIAT-IADPH IA Mental Health Counselor – Temporary License Upon Hire LMFTIAT-IADPH IA Lic Marriage Family Therapist – Temporary License Upon Hire MOAB Management of Aggressive Behavior within 30 Days CPIM Certified Crisis Prevention within 30 Days MRCHILD-ILDCFS Mandatory Reporter Child Abuse within 90 Days MRCHILDIA Mandatory Reporter Child Abuse within 90 Days MRDEPADULTIA Mandatory Reporting Dependent Adult Abuse within 90 Days MRDEPADULT-ILDOA IL Mandatory Reporter Elders/Adults with Disabilities within 90 Days