Qualified Mental Health Professional
Company: Wellpath
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: October 8, 2021
Job Description:
Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of
people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed
to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable
patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented,
compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is
empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to
practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to
"Always Do The Right Thing!"
Overview
The Mental Health Professional provides clinical services under the
direction of the MH Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or MH Director
to persons served. Provide mental health consultation and training
to facility staff.
Additional Details
PRN
Qualifications
Education:
- Master's degree in a behavioral/social science field from an
accredited college or university.
Experience:
- Coursework and professional experience that indicates knowledge
of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy,
diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, psychological
assessment techniques, crisis intervention, and mental health
consultation.
Licenses/Certifications:
- LMSW, LPC, or similar licensure in the state from the
appropriate state licensing board; Must maintain CPR certification
and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required
Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical and consultation services in accordance
with policies and procedures, and in accordance with the ethics and
standards of relevant professional organizations (e.g., NASW,
APA)
- Individual and group psychotherapy/counseling to persons served
with the goals of reducing maladaptive behavior and fostering
effective psychological functioning
- Crisis intervention services to persons served as referred by
institutional and medical staff or to self-referred persons served.
Crisis intervention may require consultation with institutional
staff regarding management/treatment concerns, referral, and/or
mental health follow-up
- Completion of Clinical Service Reports of persons served as
assigned based upon requests of the Facility administrative staff,
Parole Board or other appropriate agencies in accordance with the
policy and procedures of the company. Reports are to be completed
in a timely, professional manner. Personality, intellectual and
other such testing may be administered, interpreted, and reported
as allowed by State statutes, rules and regulations governing the
employee's license
- Completion of relevant clinical documentation in the health
record regarding the persons served participation in mental health
treatment
- For Mental Health Professionals assigned to a Reception and
Diagnostic Unit, primary duties include completion of a diagnostic
evaluation, to include clinical interview, interpretation of
psychological testing, and development of a written report to
include findings and recommendations. For those MHPs whose level of
training and licensure do not allow for psychological test
interpretation, consultation with a supervisor or department staff
member interpreting testing shall occur
- Consultation services for institutional screening committees to
include, but not limited to, Initial Classification Boards and
Segregation Review Boards.
- Provision of consultation services to institutional staff
concerning the mental status and management of persons served
- Completion of regular reports of the employee's activities
- Support and/or monitoring of persons served mental condition
for institutional psychiatric staff
- Participation in staff meetings and in-service training
programs
- Participation in specialized clinical services and/or program
development activities in a professional, timely manner providing
these duties have been assumed with the mutual agreement of staff
member and supervisors
- Maintain accountability for services provided through timely
and accurate recording of activities through participation in the
Quality Improvement program
Keywords: Wellpath, Chesapeake , Qualified Mental Health Professional, Other , Chesapeake, Virginia
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