This Master's level behavioral health professional will provide mental health and social evaluations for a diverse group of clients.Major responsibilities include:Provide crisis evaluations, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with psychiatrists for patients experiencing emotional distress with chronic care conditions, serious mental illness, psychiatric disorders, co-varying disorders and urgent mental health needsCoordinate scheduling for follow-up with the psychiatrist and with other clinical teams to provide efficient utilization of resourcesParticipate in on-going communication with the other clinical teams and attend staff meetings for case reviews as requestedPreference given to individuals with broad based work experiences, direct mental health services provision, crisis work, and leadership experience, treatment planningMust be skilled in psychological assessment of individuals in various stages of psychological distressMust be familiar with mental status exams and mental health diagnoses that correspond to ICD-9DM and DSM-IV TR manualsMust be organized in functioning independently, work well with a multidisciplinary team, efficient in data gathering,



good communication skills in order to effectively collect and transmit data between intrinsic and external sourcesArticulate in presenting relevant findings that pertain to mental status and patient riskAble to coordinate large amounts of information to prioritize findings relevant to treatment decisions and treatment plan developmentRequirementsMaster's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited college or university and completion of clinical training hours necessary to achieve independent licensureValid unrestricted state Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of behavioral health diagnosis (DMS-IV-TR) and the state service delivery systemDemonstrates compliance with applicable social work and mental health care standards, regulations, statutes, and departmental policies and proceduresMust be skilled in psychological assessment of individuals in various stages of psychological distressMust be familiar with mental status exams and mental health diagnoses that correspond to ICD-9DM and DSM-IV TR manualsExhibits a professional image in both appearance and behavior and maintains professional boundaries with clientsDemonstrates sound clinical judgments and decision making abilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills as requiredAdheres to ethical standards and maintains/protects client rights and confidentiality at all timesPossess current CPR certificate and Finger Print Card
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