Qualified Mental Health Professional

Company: Lighthouse Therapeutic Services
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Provides direct therapeutic crisis intervention services and immediate in-person response to identified intervention needs of adolescents/adults in a home and community environment.
Position Responsibilities
A. Work with clients to foster the development of new, improved coping skills, problem solving abilities and communication skills.B. Develop individualized service plans in conjunction with referring agencies, other social professionals and involved youths and their families.C. Implement service plains and monitor progress.D. Educate family members regarding existing community services and act as an advocate in connecting family members to these services.E. Maintain up-to-date client records and prepare the necessary reports in a timely and accurate manner.F. Participate in clinical supervision sessions on a weekly to biweekly basis.G. Conduct in participate in case reviews and staffing as required.H. Complete intake assessment under the direction of the clinical supervisor and management group.
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesA. Working knowledge of family dynamics, behavior management and counseling techniques.B. Good verbal and communication skills.C. Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.D. Ability to maintain client records and complete required documentation in a timely manner.E. Ability to conduct individual and family counseling and case management services. F. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.G. Ability to work with a diverse population.
Position Qualifications---Candidates must have completed a Bachelors or Masters Degree in a Human Service Related Field. A human services field includes social work, gerontology, psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, special education, sociology, counseling, and human services counseling. Candidates must have at least one year of clinical experience. Clinical experience is defined as: Providing direct behavioral health services to individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability or receiving gerontology or special education services. The clinician must have documented experience in the specific field that they are working. They must have experience with implementing individual service plans. The clinical experience may include supervised internships, practicums, and field experience.All applicants must have a successful criminal background check.

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