What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician - Urgent Care position at ReDiscover?
Job Details
Job Location
7001 Blue Ridge Blvd - Raytown, MO
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Master's Degree
Job Shift
Description
ReDiscover is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to add to our Urgent Care location!
WHO WE ARE
ReDiscover has been known for over 50 years as a non-profit community mental health center in southeastern Jackson County, Missouri with a mission of delivering efficient and cost-effective treatment for the people we serve. Our diverse team of over 700 employees is "Passionate About People" as we support our community, specifically those whose lives have been affected by a mental illness or substance use.
WHAT WE DO
The Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic (BHUCC) is the first program of it's kind in the Kansas City area that provides the community immediate, same-day access to psychiatric medication for mental health and substance use needs. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, the BHUCC team provides care to clients every day of the week, including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the client's and community's needs.
At ReDiscover, while every day is different, a typical day may include the following roles and responsibilities :
- Maintain and interact with a caseload of clients with diverse characteristics either in-person or over the phone.
- Conduct high quality clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Identify and provide clinical interventions and referrals for clients based on their needs.
- Empower clients to develop and nurture the knowledge, skills, and support systems crucial to promoting optimal functioning in the community.
- Continually assess clients for lack of progress, progress, or emergent needs and address those needs clinically.
- Conduct individual, group education, and group therapies for clients in our Substance Use Disorder program.
- Engage difficult-to-serve clients by investigating all potential resources in order to gain access and make connections.
- Collect and maintain information about clients and document interactions within ReDiscover's designated electronic medical record.
- Communicate and collaborate with an internal multi-disciplinary team to address various aspects of wellness and ensure positive communication regarding the coordination of client care.
Qualifications
We are focused on your development and will spend time helping you continue to grow as a Mental Health Clinician. However, here are some things that you will need prior to starting with ReDiscover :
