Mental Health Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

At Caritas we believe every life deserves LOVE! If you agree, then please consider joining our team!! Caritas Family Solutions is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Professional to serve at our Youth Residential Treatment Center in Belleville. This part-time position is perfect for emotionally mature professionals who are strong leaders and have a passion to help children succeed. As an MHP, you’ll have an AMAZING support team behind you and be able to end every workday knowing you made a positive impact in the life of a child! If you’re ready to make a difference, please apply today!!!

Summary : The Mental Health Professional, MHP, provides supervision of, and therapeutic programming to, a group of youth and assists them with their daily activities and needs according to individual treatment and behavior intervention plans, within the framework of agency and program policies and procedures. The aim is to assist children with developing the skills needed to manage their mental health conditions so that they can safely transition back into a less restrictive environment, such as returning home or entering a foster home.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES are completed under the supervision of a QMHP (additional information can be found in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453) and include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• The MHP assists in the provision of trauma-informed and evidence based, therapeutic and rehabilitative services under the supervision of a QMHP.
• Operate within the parameters of the agency and program’s treatment model.
• Listen actively to each child and provide appropriate feedback relating to each presenting problem, providing individual or group counseling based on each situation.
• Model appropriate, safe, and prosocial behavior always.
• Always engage mindfully with youth when on shift.
• Counsel and teach skills to youth in treatment and properly document the same in accordance with insurance / Medicaid requirements.
• Address maladaptive youth behavior in accordance with the individual treatment and behavior intervention plans.
• Take primary responsibility for deciding on modification and individualization of the treatment process.
• Facilitate a therapeutic recreation program for youth in treatment, to include active supervision of youth and participation in youth activities.
• Protect residents to ensure physical and emotional safety, to include mandated reporting of any observed or suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect.
• Help coordinate and transport children to and from appointments and activities.
• Assist program participants so that they are properly clothed and outfitted, engaging in good hygiene practices, and living in a clean, orderly, and safe environment that promotes calm and good health.
• Primary responsibility for the timely and accurate completion of client documentation as required by the State and the program.
• Participate in meetings, case reviews, admissions, staffings, and discharges as instructed.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and job-related training.
• Must successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Training.
• Successfully complete all required initial training within 90 days of hire and participate in a minimum of 24 hours of additional training annually. This includes safety, policy & procedures, trauma informed care, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI.).
• Lead, authorize, and / or participate in Emergency Safety Interventions, including physical interventions, as required and in accordance with state law and code, as well as agency policy and procedure, and properly document the same prior to the end of the shift.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None

Requirements :

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be at least 21 years of age and demonstrate skills in the field of services to adults or children, the ability to work within agency structure and accept supervision, and the ability to collaborate constructively with residents and other providers. The employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

A bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or a related human service field; OR a bachelor's degree in any other field with two years of documented supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting; OR a high school diploma or GED and 5 years documented supervised clinical experience in mental health or human services; OR any other education and experience which will qualify for Mental Health Professional under 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to write notes and significant event reports that conform to prescribed style and format and within expected timeframes. Must be able to read, write, and speak in standard English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to apply concepts of finite mathematics.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS :

Must be able to use Microsoft office and data entry into database.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. Must be able to manage strenuous tasks and physical exertion.

Must be able to meet all physical requirements to attend and successfully maintain TCI Training certification which includes refresher training. Must be able to initiate, supervise and / or assist in manual restraint and seclusion of clients. Must be able to successfully demonstrate de-escalation techniques introduced in training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but at times loud. Able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

OTHER :

Must have vehicle, licensed to drive, and auto insurance to transport clients.