Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Selects, administers, and reviews various mental health inventories and screenings to identify the needs of clients
• Provides initial and comprehensive diagnostic assessment of all referred clients utilizing interviews and well-recognized criteria
• Develops treatment plans using a variety of generally accepted intervention techniques to address areas of assessed need
• Plans and administers therapeutic treatment
• Regularly discusses progress toward goals with client and encourages client feedback and client ownership of outcomes.
• Ensures there is a medical rule out of symptoms and coordinates the approach with medical and other providers serving the client
• Adapts clinical methodology to the needs of the client using an evaluative tool and client feedback approach to ensure client service is meeting needs, and as needs change, adapts method and degree of therapy
• Integrates all services provided by serving as a central point of communications for all mental health related services, supportive services treatment and counseling
• Maintains comprehensive client file with progress/process notes, completing assessments and quarterly reports, closing summaries, preparing reports for court as needed, testifying in court as needed, and participating in multidisciplinary staffing as needed
• Develop collaborative relationships with staff and other programs both within and outside of the agency and assume initiative in developing therapeutic groups
• Represents the agency at court hearings and and  attends required staffing meetings
• Monitors client progress and periodically reassesses client's level of functioning as necessary, utilizing standard clinical instruments as well as diagnostic and statistical manual as required
• Takes a protective role in overall service by ensuring integration of clients' other providers by including them in the treatment planning
• Adheres to Evidence-Based/Informed program
• QMHP to oversee completion and approval of MHP documentation when required
• Maintains the highest ethical standards in keeping with professional affiliations and demonstrates the ability to perform strength-oriented practice
• Performs other related duties as needed

Qualifications

Required Skills

1. Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary
2. Ability to handle stress well and effectively de-escalate crises
3. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
4. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to handle decisions
5. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
6. Ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy
7. Demonstrated ability to utilize analytical thinking and handle decisions
8. Required to use computer and keyboard
9. Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality