What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Therapist position at HELP of Southern Nevada?
Behavioral Health Therapist
Co-Credentialed Therapist
Hours : Tuesday - Friday
Status : Full Time
Reports to : Behavioral Health Director
The Co-Credentialed Behavioral Health Therapist reporting to the Behavioral Health Director, will be working out of the Shannon West Homeless Youth Center providing individual therapy and group counseling to program participants / outside referrals, initial mental health assessments, document eligibility for programs, and crisis intervention as needed.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities :
- Conduct initial interview / intake and needs assessment for program participants and referrals
- Assist clients in addressing addictive disorders, mood disorders, depression, suicidal ideations, domestic violence, issues of mental and emotional health, family, parenting, marital problems and gender issues
- Effectively explain public social services programs and assist clients with the application and follow up to assure services are received
- Create client driven case plans in concert with clients that reflect the needs and desires of the client
- Responsible for intake paperwork, treatment plans, weekly case notes, monthly / quarterly progress reviews and discharge summaries
- Organize and facilitate daily groups according to the group schedule. Maintain group log following the completion of the group
- Attend weekly team meetings
- Report all program violations within 24 hours of incident
- Participate in multi-agency, multidisciplinary teams to report and review client progress
- Attends court hearings when necessary
- Acts as a resource to other HELP departments (i.e. When clients are in crisis)
- Assess and provide services clients in primary living environment
- Work closely with the Case Managers and Supervisors from other departments in order to provide a cohesive service plan for each individual client
- Completion and maintenance of clinical records in accordance with HELP standards and protocols, entering data in HMIS and / or Patagonia for all clients immediately following assessment, or counseling session
- Participate in multi-agency, multi-disciplinary teams to report and review client progress
- Maintain clear boundaries with all clients and providers
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, Behavioral Health for needs of the clients and / or HELP
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Salary : $70,000
