What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician Position position at Medix™?
Medix is a leading provider of mental health services, seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Clinician to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with HIV-positive individuals who require individual and group therapy to address co-occurring disorders.
About the Role:
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy to clients, supporting them in achieving their goals and addressing their needs.
- Conduct in-home assessments to determine client needs and develop specific goals and objectives tailored to each individual.
- Manage client cases effectively, ensuring access to appropriate mental health and social services.
- Prioritize client and staff safety by delivering crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies.
- Offer community consultation, education, and training related to mental health and substance abuse issues.
- Implement and monitor client-centered treatment plans under appropriate supervision, if unlicensed.
- Provide 25 hours of direct clinical services per week, maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Participate in grant-required continued education, conferences, and training sessions.
Requirements / Experience:
- Registered AMFT, ACSW, or APCC.
- 1-2 years in the mental health field, preferably working with the elderly population.
- Strong background in case management and coordinating client services.
- Ability to manage crisis situations effectively and ensure client stability.
- Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities and best practices in mental health treatment.
- Open to travel between 2 sites to meet with patients within a 40-50 mile radius.
