What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician Part Time 15 hrs per week position at Lutheran Community Services Northwest?
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is Part Time 15 hours per week - The Mental Health Clinician is responsible for providing counseling/psychotherapy to children and families, adults, couples, and groups. This position is also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records, relating to other staff in a supportive manner, retaining professional credentials and keeping them currentand representing the agency in the community.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide counseling and/or psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups experiencing emotional and mental health challenges
Assess and diagnose clinical issues and create treatment plans in conjunction with client needs and strengths
Create and timely maintain all necessary clinical paperwork to document assessments, service planning and client progress that meets the requirements of the clinic and the OARs in the EHR
Utilize supervision and provide consultation to community resources when appropriate
Follow professional, regulatory, ethical and agency standards
Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served
Maintain compliance with all relevant program/department requirements, including and not limited to adhering to all record-keeping and reporting requirements
Model and encourage direct, professional communication among staff members and facilitate development of a positive staff support network, while working with a multidisciplinary team
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility: This is not a supervisory position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree granted by an accredited institution in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field is required
Previous experience conducting assessments, diagnostics, and treatment planning acquired through internship or employment is required
Experience with trauma-focused and evidence-based interventions
Adhere to the code of ethics of a professional counseling association
Collaborate with substance use disorder counselors, case managers, psychiatric medication managers and community partners to provide comprehensive client care
CREDENTIALS:
LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or QMHP-C in the State of Oregon is required; eligibility for licensure, or working toward licensure in Oregon is required
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Ability to work well under pressure and work effectively in a multicultural setting, demonstrating excellent organizational skills, communication and interpersonal skills. General experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office and experience utilizing an EHR (Credible).
CLEARANCES
Standard LCSNW criminal clearance, including national sex offender
ORCHARDS background clearance
SAM/OIG (healthcare sanctions)
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, professionals, and/or the general public
THE PERKS: Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.
Salary : $27 - $41