Infant Mental Health Specialist

SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

CLASSIFICATION: Infant Mental Health Specialist

Pay Range: $67,325.99 - $83,929.64 annually

$6,000 Recruitment Bonus for Clinical Master level new hires!! ($2,000 paid at start, $2,000 paid after 3 months, and $2,000 paid after successful probation period.)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of a Mental Health Supervisor (Infant Services), provides psychotherapy and case management services to consumers and consumer families for Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA). Compiles data to obtain complete history of personal, social, and emotional situations. Formulates and implements treatment plan, including but not limited to placement/treatment options and provision of aftercare mental health services. Treatment will utilize individual, family and group treatment methods, consultation and education with other community agencies and groups, and crisis intervention services. Treatment is provided in-home, in the agency, and other appropriate sites. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumer in the recovery process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. Provides a full-range of psychotherapeutic and case management services to the identified consumer (not the infant)/consumer family.

2. Interviews consumer/family and others to obtain data concerning personal, social, and emotional history of consumer/family. Assesses and diagnoses consumer/family.

3. Consults with significant others regarding assessment/treatment/placement options.

4. Provides direct mental health (including psychotherapy and case management) services. Formulates individual plans of service designed for specific symptoms; completes social assessments; monitors progress of service and treatment from individual, family, and group therapy sessions; completes quarterly reviews and considers treatment options.

5. Provides linking, monitoring, and advocacy services for consumer/family.

6. Routinely and regularly makes home visits to provide a full-range of infant mental health services.

7. Interacts with other units of SCCMHA and coordinates treatment with the Department of Human Services (DHS), Juvenile Court, and other agencies.

8. Prepares required documentation, summaries and notes reflecting specific goals and objectives. Engages in quality assurance and improvement activities as required.

9. Routinely and regularly provides crisis intervention and emergency services to the assigned consumer/family caseload.

10. Meets required productivity standards.

11. Participates in and remains compliant with SCCMHA mandatory training requirements.

12. Adheres to the mission, vision, core values and operating principles of SCCMHA at all times.

INCIDENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Performs various administrative functions such as preparing reports and appearing in court.

2. Addresses community groups and organizations.

3. May serve as an officer or member of various mental health related community agencies which promote general goals of SCCMHA.

4. Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, and community events related to the public mental health mission and to sustain professional competency.

(The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Mental Health Supervisor (Infant Services)

Supervises: None

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:

Works in homes of consumers/families and provides therapeutic services to assigned caseload. Close contact with consumers/families who may be hostile, aggressive and potentially violent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree in a mental health related field from an accredited school and have the ability to obtain the Endorsement Level 2 by the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families. Additional training and experience necessary for an understanding of clinical theories and treatment modalities as they relate to infant and family issues and experience in infant mental health work or such areas as home-based intervention, infant and preschool programming, adolescent services, family therapy is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid Michigan Driver’s license with a good driving record.

A limited licensed master’s social worker (LLMSW), licensed master’s social worker (LMSW), limited licensed professional counselor (LLPC), licensed professional counselor (LPC), limited licensed marriage and family therapist (LLMFT), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), limited licensed psychologist (LLP) and licensed psychologist (LP). Must have ability to obtain the Endorsement Level 2 by the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Strong skills in developing collaborative relationships with diverse groups of individuals with a warm and empathic personality.

2. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

3. Knowledge of mental health programs

4. Ability to function with a great deal of professional independence under the general direction of a supervisor.

5. Excellent communications skills with respect to listening, oral, written and public speaking.

6. Ability to understand individuals from all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

7. Ability to facilitate communication between individuals with differing views.

8. Ability to utilize an electronic medical record

Physical/Mental Requirements:

1. Hearing acuity to converse in person and on telephone.

2. Visual Acuity to observe consumers behavior, read and proofread documents and use CRT.

3. Ability to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time.

4. Manual dexterity to write and to operate standard office equipment (PC, Keyboard, Copy Machine, Fax Machine, etc.)

5. Ability to lift and carry files and supplies at least 20 pounds.

6. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with leadership, employees, consumers and the general public.

7. Analytical skills necessary to conduct research, analyze, and interpret complex data and identify and solve problems by proposing courses of action.

8. Ability to plan short and long range and to manage and schedule time.

9. Ability to handle stress in meeting deadlines and dealing with large numbers of employees and/or consumers.

(Listed qualifications are for guidance in filling this position. Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered; however, mandatory licensing or certification requirements cannot be waived. Physical/mental requirements cannot be waived unless specifically indicated.)