Mental Health Professional - Malvern School-Based (LCSW, LPC, LMSW, LAC)

Job Description: Mental Health Professional (Safety Sensitive Position)

Job Title: Mental Health Professional  Department:

Hours of Work:  40 hours per week  FLSA Classification:  Exempt

SUPERVISOR: 

Job Summary:  

The Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing mental health assessment, diagnosis, case coordination, and providing medically necessary counseling services to individuals and families in accordance with OBHAW's Mission, Vision and Values.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

If working with a QBHP the employee will be responsible for providing the documented clinical supervision as required by Medicaid and the Behavioral Health Agency Guidelines.

Essential Duties:

• Follow appropriate lines of communication to report and resolve problem situations according to established guidelines, chain of command, and approved committee actions.
• Accept constructive criticism related to performance and demonstrating acceptance by taking personal responsibility for appropriate change.
• Use appropriate e-mail etiquette such as replying to e-mails in a timely fashion, using discretion when forwarding another person's e-mail, encrypting all non OBHAW emails, and using personal e-mail accounts for non-work-related e-mails.
• Adhere to work schedule and submitting requests for leave according to OBHAW procedures. Unscheduled PTO/Absences (leave taken that is not scheduled and approved in advance) should not exceed 3 in a 12-month period.
• Perform other work-related tasks as requested by an authorized supervisor
• Comply with OBHAW computer, social media, and internet usage policy, reporting problems, and suggest improvements to OBHAW procedures, software, and equipment
• Complete required annual online training (Relias) and any other training according to OBHAW

Required Skills / Abilities / Education and Experience

• Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling or related field
• Licensure as a mental health professional in the state of Arkansas
• Capacity to function effectively within the context of the cultural beliefs, behaviors and needs of clients and the community
• CPR and Handle with Care if required
• Clean background check
• Working knowledge of and ability to use personal computer for E-mail and electronic medical record.
• Child abuse statutes and mandated reporting

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must have the ability to use a computer as required. The employee must be able to communicate with others in an understandable manner. The employee must be able to operate standard office equipment. There is a moderate level of activity including moving throughout the building occasional movement of light equipment involved in the position. Regular attendance at work is a requirement of this position.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.