Licensed Mental Health Professional-Provisional-EB

Responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, leading one on one and group therapy within a behavioral health space in accordance with evidence-based practices. Assesses patient needs based upon a face-to-face or telehealth clinical interview, case history review and information obtained from collateral sources such as family members, the referent or other parties. Recognizes signs/symptoms associated with risk of harm to self and/or others and implements appropriate interventions as necessary. Develops and implements an appropriate treatment plan of care for the patient based upon relevant clinical information and diagnosis. Consults with family members or professionals from other agencies/organizations as necessary in developing optimal treatment services.

Practices under a licensed provider/licensed supervision, and typically is working toward their own independent licensure.

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Evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment:

* Perform psychosocial and diagnostic assessments

* Diagnose patients in accordance with the current DSM

* Involve collateral sources in patient's treatment as clinically indicated (e.g., family, friends, etc.)

* Develop individual treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals

* Provide individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy services as indicated by the treatment plan

* Provide crisis psychotherapy

* Refer patients to other services as clinically indicated

* Willingness to work with all patients seen at one's site of care as indicated by the site. (i.e., ages, diagnostic presentations, comorbidities, etc. in accordance with one's scope of licensure and abilities)

* May perform Employee Assistance Programing as indicted by the site of care

* Utilize evidenced based practices in treatment

* Follow all ethical and regulatory guidelines

* Seek consultation from your Clinical Supervisor when needed

* Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services

* May complete court commitment reports

Documentation and Administrative Functions:

* Maintain licensure

* Maintain eligibility to bill for government payers (i.e., not on the Medicaid/Medicare exclusion list.)

* Document services accurately and timely patient progress with treatment plan goals

* Achieve site of care productivity standards.

Collaboration and Coordination:

* Active participation with clinical supervisor on supervision plan

* Participate in individual and group supervision from one's clinical supervisor

* Participate in all required trainings and educational activities

* Participate in department level meetings and huddles

* Be responsive to patients in applicable communication mode

Education: Master Degree Required in Social Work, Professional Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy with a clinical/mental health concentration from an accredited school.

Work Experience: If you have less than 1 year experience, applicants are required to have completed practicum experiences as part of their accredited program. One year of experience working with a site's clientele in addition to practicum is preferred. This may be completed at the bachelor level.

Licenses and Certifications: Required to have one of the following:

LMSWIA IA Lic Master Social Worker Upon Hire
MHCIAT-IADPH IA Mental Health Counselor - Temporary License Upon Hire
LMFTIAT-IADPH IA Lic Marriage Family Therapist - Temporary License Upon Hire
LMSWIL IL Lic Master Social Worker Upon Hire
LPCIL IL Lic Professional Counselor Upon Hire
APSWWI Advanced Practice Social Worker WI Upon Hire
LPC-ITWI-WIMPSW WI Lic Professional Counselor - In Training Upon Hire
MFT-ITWI-WIMPSW WI Lic Marriage Family Therapist - In Training Upon Hire

Required to be obtained within 30 to 90 days of hire:

MOAB Management of Aggressive Behavior within 30 Days
CPIM Certified Crisis Prevention within 30 Days
MRCHILD-ILDCFS Mandatory Reporter Child Abuse within 90 Days
MRCHILDIA Mandatory Reporter Child Abuse within 90 Days
MRDEPADULTIA Mandatory Reporting Dependent Adult Abuse within 90 Days
MRDEPADULT-ILDOA IL Mandatory Reporter Elders/Adults with Disabilities within 90 Days

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.