What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Practitioner position at CCWSG?
Job Overview
The Mental Health Practitioner plays a crucial role in diagnosing and treating patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Conducting comprehensive assessments and formulating treatment plans is an essential part of this role.
This position requires the practitioner to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, providing psychotherapeutic methods and medications, and offering professional consultation to primary care providers and therapists.
Administrative Duties
Maintaining licensure requirements, staying updated on behavioral health standards, and addressing complex behavioral health issues are all key responsibilities for this practitioner.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct mental health assessments
- Facilitate psychoeducational and support groups
- Serve as a resource and utilize community resources to ensure patients' access to specialized social, economic, and medical support
