Behavioral Health Co-Responder (SpringfieldClark)
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Co-Responder for Springfield/Clark County works in partnership with law enforcement officers as part of an innovative team dedicated to providing trauma-informed care to those in need of mental health and addictions interventions. Working directly with law enforcement officers the Behavioral Health Co-Responder will respond to calls in the community along with the officers when the call may potentially involve and individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The Behavioral Health Co-Responder will also complete follow-up outreaches to individuals who have come in contact with law enforcement to ensure they are linked wo the appropriate supports and services in the community.
*This is a full-time grant based position Pay and bonuses are subject to grant approval and renewals*
*Evening hours are required*
POSITION SUMMARY
The Primary Therapist assesses diagnoses and treats individuals experiencing mental health disorders by providing counseling support and therapeutic interventions to improve their emotional well-being manage symptoms and develop coping mechanisms through individual or group therapy sessions. Works with different client populations following the general directions of the clinical supervisor to deliver psychotherapy to assigned clients. Understands and utilizes established theoretical framework as set forth by the various mental health disciplines to conceptualize and solve mental health and substance abuse problems. Uses higher academic training as a basis to learn a wide variety of established mental health and substance abuse techniques for clients and their families. May provide services via telehealth in-person or in a school-based setting for youth and adolescents.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Primary Therapist assesses diagnoses and treats individuals experiencing mental health disorders by providing counseling support and therapeutic interventions to improve their emotional well-being manage symptoms and develop coping mechanisms through individual or group therapy sessions. Works with different client populations following the general directions of the clinical supervisor to deliver psychotherapy to assigned clients. Understands and utilizes established theoretical framework as set forth by the various mental health disciplines to conceptualize and solve mental health and substance abuse problems. Uses higher academic training as a basis to learn a wide variety of established mental health and substance abuse techniques for clients and their families. May provide services via telehealth in-person or in a school-based setting for youth and adolescents.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Screens and completes diagnostic assessments independently or under supervision in accordance with licensure requirements. Make recommendations about patients treatment needs based on screening and diagnostic assessment.
- Employs a variety of treatment modalities including individual group and family therapy for adult children and adolescent populations. Ensures psychotherapeutic techniques and modalities are appropriately matched for clinical needs.
- Develops the treatment plan with clients by assessing their strengths and weaknesses defining their mental health and substance abuse problems and setting specific goals and objectives to be accomplished in the course of treatment.
- Meets with their supervisor and with the treatment team to discuss a clients treatment process.
- May provide crisis work with individuals groups and families under supervision. Continuously and accurately assesses each clients potential for harming self or another to take appropriate action to prevent serious incidents from occurring.
- Works with client families and social networks to accomplish the goals of treatment.
- Consults with other community caregivers to strengthen and coordinate social intervention programming.
- Charts the clients progress in the clinical record and completes all paperwork necessary by MHS policy for professional administrative financial and evaluative purposes of monitoring clinical care and of assuring efficient and effective agency operations
- Participates in quality improvement activities by reviewing the clinical charts reviewing the criteria for admission/continued stay/discharge performing patient care audits and investigating adverse occurrences in treatment.
- Screens for pain and encourage clients to follow up with a health care provider.
- Reads relevant professional literature attends conferences seminars workshops and in-service training as required to remain current on best treatment protocols and techniques.
- Is responsible for delivery of number of units of service budgeted in order to assure the fiscal viability of MHS.
- Follows all universal precautions for safety infection control and follows all state federal and joint commission health and safety standards.
- Treats clients and family with dignity and respect at all times and holds all patient information in the strictest confidence.
- Adhere to professional standards policies and procedures federal state and local requirements and Joint Commission standards including National Patient Safety Goals. Presents a positive image of MHSCC to other community agencies caregivers and citizens.
- Completes all MHS required education and training including initial agency orientation mandatory trainings and education and upkeep of all required certifications and licensure as required by state federal and regulatory requirements.
- Performs other job-related tasks as assigned.
Education/Experience
- Bachelors degree in social work counseling or related field (Required)
- Masters Degree social work counseling or related field or Ph.D./Psy.D (preferred)
- Experience with mental/behavioral health and /or SUD/dual diagnosis (preferred)
Licensure/Certifications
- Valid Ohio licensure (LSW/LISW/LPC/LPCC/MFT/IMFT)
- NVCI
- CPR (BLS)/First Aid
MHS provides CPR (BLS)/First Aid and NVCI (CPI Blue Card) for all new staff along with on-going education and on-the-job training opportunities.
All MHS candidates are required to have an Ohio BCI check (FBI check required if you have lived in Ohio for less than 5 years or for working with children) 5-panel drug screen and Residential candidates must have a 2-step TB (or proof of prior TB) upon conditional offer of employment.
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About Company
Mental Health Services delivers a comprehensive array of services to ensure the mental and behavioral health needs of Clark and Madison County residents are met across the generations. From youth and teens to adults and senior citizens, MHS touches lives at many different levels. Plea ... View more
