Behavior Health Therapist

Mission Statement

We serve with care. Assisting families and individuals throughout Southern Nevada to overcome barriers and attain self-sufficiency through direct services, training and referral to community resources. Ending homelessness on youth, one family, one individual at a time.

Benefits Of Working At HELP Of Southern Nevada

15 paid Holidays

Birthday Holiday

Paid sick and vacation time

403B

90% of the employee only premium is paid for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Behavioral Health

Co-Credentialed Behavioral Health Therapist

Hours: Tuesday - Friday

Status: Full-Time

Reports to: Director, Behavioral Health

About The Department

Behavioral Health services individuals with needs related to their mental wellbeing and substance use concerns. Behavioral Health services are provided on an outpatient basis to individuals and in group sessions. The Behavioral Health department is essential in supporting clients from all other programs and departments throughout the agency.

Job Summary

The Co-Credentialed Behavioral Health Therapist reporting to the Behavioral Health Director, will be working out of the Shannon West Homeless Youth Center providing individual therapy and group counseling to program participants/ outside referrals, initial mental health assessments, document eligibility for programs, and crisis intervention as needed.

• Conduct initial interview/intake and needs assessment for program participants and referrals
• Assist clients in addressing addictive disorders, mood disorders, depression, suicidal ideations, domestic violence, issues of mental and emotional health, family, parenting, marital problems and gender issues
• Effectively explain public social services programs and assist clients with the application and follow up to assure services are received
• Create client driven case plans in concert with clients that reflect the needs and desires of the client
• Responsible for intake paperwork, treatment plans, weekly case notes, monthly/quarterly progress reviews and discharge summaries
• Organize, facilitate, and document groups according to the group schedule
• Attend weekly team meetings
• Report all program violations within 24 hours of incident
• Participate in multi-agency, multidisciplinary teams to report and review client progress
• Attends court hearings when necessary
• Acts as a resource to other HELP departments (ie. When clients are in crisis)
• Assess and provide services clients in primary living environment
• Work closely with the Case Managers and Supervisors from other departments in order to provide a cohesive service plan for each individual client
• Completion and maintenance of clinical records in accordance with HELP standards and protocols, entering data in HMIS and/or Patagonia for all clients immediately following assessment, or counseling session
• Participate in multi-agency, multi-disciplinary teams to report and review client progress
• Maintain clear boundaries with all clients and providers
• All other job-related duties as assigned by management for needs of the organization
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family or related field, or about to obtain Masters Degree
• Active LCSW, Psychologist, LADC, LCADC, CPC or MFT license or internship, valid in the state of Nevada and ability to maintain licensure
• 3 years' experience in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family or related field
• Active NV driver's license and clean DMV record
• On call as scheduled to address crisis intervention
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar setting