Provide culturally competent mental health services to clients with mental illness and/or mental health needs, primarily within ITFC (Intensive Treatment in Foster Care).
Provide intensive clinical services to decrease symptoms and improve functioning for clients residing in foster care.
Deliver psychotherapy (individual, family, multi-family, group), psycho-education, crisis assistance, and clinical care consultation.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical charting using the Electronic Health Record (EHR) daily.
Update and maintain client files and secure client information per HIPAA standards.
Complete accurate case notes for each billable unit and prepare written reports and state mandated documents for certification.
Manage a caseload to consistently meet required billable time weekly.
Participate in meetings with internal and external customers and partners; transport between client locations as needed.
Requirements
Possess a Master's degree (or other graduate/doctoral degree) in a mental health related field or are currently enrolled in and pursuing a Master's Degree in the field of Mental Health or Social Work.
Minimum of six months previous experience in Mental Health as a Community Based Therapist in, CTSS, or ARMHS
Experience with psychotherapy and competence with diagnostic assessments
Experience with Foster Providers, Adoption, and County Social Services
Knowledge of family systems and their impact on mental health within the family.
Knowledge of varied interventions with children/families/individuals in crisis
Proficient use of computers for communicating and documenting for clients and staff.
Strong skills in managing a flexible schedule and ability to appropriately manage referrals.
Ability to transport self between client homes/clinic and/or community based locations
Benefits
Licensure Supervision for those pursuing Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Professional Liability Coverage
Medical/Dental/Vision/Voluntary Life/Short Term Disability
Continuing Education Units (CEU) Benefit
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
psychotherapydiagnostic assessmentscase managementclinical chartingcrisis interventionpsycho-educationfamily systems knowledgeintervention strategiesEHRbillable unit documentation
Soft skills
cultural competenceflexible schedulingcommunicationorganizational skillsclient managementcollaborationtransportation managementtime managementreport writingcustomer service
Certifications
Master's degree in Mental HealthMaster's degree in Social Work