Mental Health Specialist - Adult Services
Mental Health Specialist - Adult Services
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Job Description
What we are looking for:
As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic CNS Healthcares mission is to serve the people of our Mental Health Specialist Adult Services is a transitionary role for graduates of eligible masters level programs who are not yet licensed. The Mental Health Specialist Adult Services role serves as an interim placement to provide therapeutic services to individuals in the Adult Outpatient Therapy program through individual family and group modalities on an outpatient basis under the supervision of a licensed professional. The Adult Outpatient Therapy program services help people work through their thoughts and feelings learning new coping skills to reach their goals through a variety of different therapy modalities and other evidence-based practices.
Whats in it for you:
As a member of our team you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and the lives of the individuals that we serve. CNS Healthcare provides a robust total rewards program to support our team members and their loved ones.Weve shared some highlights below but you can visit the benefits guide posted on our careers page to learn more!
- Comprehensive medical insurance options
- Employer-paid benefits including dental vision life and short-term disability insurance
- Retirement program with generous company default contribution and match
- Generous PTO program starting at 23 days annually
- 16 paid holidays including 3 floating holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) HRSA and more
Interested in learning more about this role
Please see below for a summary of job responsibilities and qualifications!
Under the supervision of a licensed Program Team Supervisor the Mental Health Specialist Adult Services will:
- Provide clinically appropriate outpatient individual counseling therapy and/or psychotherapy with individuals family therapy and group therapy through a variety of different therapy modalities and other evidence-based practices.
- Provide thorough and complete assessment at intake and annually to assess the clients history and identify treatment needs.
- Develops a person-centered plan with each assigned client to identify needs and interventions to meet those needs and reviews plan at stated levels.
- Responsible for monitoring evaluating and recording client progress with respect to treatment goals. Modify person-centered plans according to change in client status.
- Completes the appropriate level of functioning tools at policy stated intervals.
- Provide crisis intervention when needed. Completion of lethality risk assessments as indicated (e.g. suicide/homicide/potential for violence/substance use) with dispositions and recommendations that are included in IPOS.
- May provide basic coordination of services for each assigned client as needed or required by the treatment plan to coordinate services.
- Participate in applicable team meetings as assigned to promote coordination of care.
- Utilize a trauma-informed approach to services.
- Complete all required documentation completely accurately and in accordance with CNS
policy. - Meet direct service productivity and documentation standards per agency and program expectations.
- Maintain compliance with quality care initiatives including Meaningful Use (MU) Medicare Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) requirements.
- Ensure that the CNS Healthcare standards of service are applied to interactions with individuals served guests and staff.
- Assume responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.
- Maintain knowledge and compliance with established policies and procedures corporate compliance program code of ethics applicable federal state and local laws and regulations HIPAA standards and other regulatory programs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy
- Eligibility to obtain state licensure: Limited-Licensed Masters Social Worker (LLMSW) Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) Limited-Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Limited-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LLMFT) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Temporary Limited-License Psychologist (TLLP) OR Limited-Licensed Psychologist (LLP)
- At least one year of experience in the examination evaluation and treatment of minors and their families can include internship or field placement experience.
Valid and unrestricted Drivers License
Transportation or Automobile accessibility with current automobile/vehicle insurance meeting agency policy requirements
Proficient with computers and Microsoft office products
- Ability to work closely with persons with mental or physical limitations
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively and build positive working relationships
- Knowledge and experience with interventions used to treat psychiatric substance use intellectual and developmental disabilities and diagnoses.
- Ability to use discretion and judgment when handling matters of a sensitive or confidential nature
- Ability to contribute to an inclusive environment that recognizes the value and contributions of all persons regardless of race ethnicity national origin gender religion age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or disability
Preferred
- Proficient in the use of electronic health records (EHRs)
- Prior experience in a community mental health setting.
About CNS Healthcare:
CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees paraprofessionals and support staff delivering services to more than 7000 people annually.
- CNS provides comprehensive integrated health services in partnership with several community organizations and uses a patient-centered approach to identify support and promote the overall health of children adolescents adults and older adults.
- Visit our website to learn more about our mission vision and values!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
