What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional position at WESTERN MONTANA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER?
Job Details
Description
The Licensed Mental Health Professional provides 24-hour mental health emergency and crisis intervention services. This role involves collaborating with other mental health professionals in a 24/7 coverage rotation to ensure access to clinical services and support. Key responsibilities include conducting mental health assessments, offering brief psychotherapy, managing discharges, and addressing clinical issues within crisis stabilization and receiving programs. The position also requires evaluating the need for hospitalization, providing consultation to families and care providers, implementing evidence-based practices, and maintaining timely and accurate clinical records.
Full-time employees are eligible to participate in a comprehensive employee benefits program that includes paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a 403 (b) retirement account with a company match, and other voluntary coverage options. This position offers the ability to work remotely, in person, or a hybrid model.
Qualifications
This role requires an understanding of Trauma-Informed Care and proficiency in mental health assessment and crisis intervention. Strong documentation and communication skills, flexibility, and cultural competency are essential. Ability to work independently, time management skills, problem solving, decision making, and empathizing with clients and staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college with a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or another related degree.
- Active MT Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Additional Certification as a Mental Health Professional Person (MHPP) or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months from the state of MT.
- Minimum of one year (1) related experience in behavioral health or clinical setting.
- Ability to pass a background check upon offer of employment.
Western Montana Mental Health Center proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances
Salary : $31 - $40
