What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Mental Health Professional or Clinical Trainee position at North Homes Children & Family Services?
Description
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Residential Mental Health Professional or Clinical Trainee to join our team at North Homes Children & Family Services. This part-time position (0.6 FTE) offers the opportunity to work in a residential setting, providing essential mental health services to children and families in the Grand Rapids area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessment and Therapy: Provide individual, group, and family therapy to children in the assessment program. Develop and complete one comprehensive assessment each week, documenting the client’s mental health and treatment progress.
- Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning: Actively participate in team-based treatment planning, collaborating with other professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for clients.
- Diagnostic Assessment: Develop an annual diagnostic assessment for each assigned client, ensuring a thorough understanding of their mental health needs.
- Crisis Intervention: Offer crisis intervention consultation as needed, providing immediate support to clients in distress and assisting in the management of challenging situations.
- Staff Training and Development: Provide in-service training to staff as appropriate, ensuring that staff members are equipped with the necessary tools to support the mental health needs of residents.
- Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and timely documentation in client medical records, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and agency policies.
- Collaboration and Supervision: Work under the supervision of the Clinical Director and participate in agency-wide training programs and in-services to continue professional growth and development.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in a mental health field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
- For Mental Health Professional, current Minnesota licensure in good standing in his/her discipline by the appropriate Minnesota licensing authority.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative treatment team.
- Commitment to ethical, professional practice and adherence to policies and procedures.
- A solid grasp of, and commitment to, the ethical principles governing the professional practice of his/her discipline.
This position offers a supportive environment for professional development and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
North Homes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
