Behavioral Health Clinician

Mental Health Cooperative•Columbia, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee. Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. MHC is ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, emphasizing an outstanding company culture where clients and associates are treated as equals. This role involves performing a combination of behavioral health clinical responsibilities, with a primary focus on therapy for children, youth, and adults. The clinician will provide therapy to individuals and groups, promoting optimum mental health and wellness, and will be responsible for conducting enrollment assessments as needed. The position will help individuals deal with complex and comorbid diagnoses which may include: serious persistent mental health illness, addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, marital problems and challenges with social determinants of health; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging, physical, mental and emotional health.

Requirements

Master’s degree (M.A., M.S.) in Mental Health field
Licensed or License-eligible with either with LPC/MHSP, LCSW or LMFT in the state of TN.
Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
Personal Automobile Insurance

Nice To Haves

Team Oriented
Assist teammates as needed
Collaborative
Creates and maintains a climate in which teammates want to do their best
Recovery Focused
Individualized care delivery
Progress notes reflect quality service
Tolerance/patience to work through barriers
Side by side philosophy
Time Management/Organization
Meet deadlines
Prepared for meetings
Documentation is completed timely
Plan for time off
Prioritize well
Self-Disciplined & Initiative
Flexible
Integrity and Trust
Honesty
Professionalism
Dependability
Strong follow-through
Approachability
Engagement skills
Crisis management skills
Ability to give and accept feedback
Ability to work collaboratively with other departments
Compassionate and empathetic
Good listener
Innovative

Responsibilities

Engage in therapy with Consumers experiencing serious and persistent mental illness, serious emotional disturbances, substance abuse, suicidality, relationship issues, and other stressors.
Utilize evidence based therapeutic modalities to counsel Consumers and their supports, via individual, parent/caregiver, and group sessions, to assist in overcoming challenges, utilizing coping skills, and improving outcomes.
Develop and implement treatment plans collaboratively with Consumer based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and Consumers’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in consumer’s status.
Refer Consumers or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Meet with families, clinic providers, care managers and other team members to collaborate on Consumer goals and improve their outcomes.
Collaborate with other staff members, primary care practice partners including pediatricians, doctors, nurse practitioners, office staff, and referral sources as assigned to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
Provide quick access to care via high responsiveness and proactive engagement to eligible individuals and referral partners.
Perform enrollment process for individuals who have been referred to MHC, evaluating needs for all service lines (Care Management, Medication Management, Therapy).
Complete all enrollment assessment documentation to organizational standards.
Disposition Consumer to appropriate external resources for other mental health services when ineligible for MHC services.
Identify individuals that are in need of crisis services rather than routine intake. If appropriate, facilitate crisis intervention.
Assist in resolving any grievance received from a consumer regarding referral.
Utilize Intake Committee for all consumers who meet criteria who have a history of violence, sexual crimes or serious criminal activity. Write completed intake and email to Intake Committee for review. Contact consumer with decision.
Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
Meet productivity standards as indicated by department goals.
Attend all mandatory in-services, continuing education and annual health requirements.
Comply with all Corporate Compliance policies, practices and procedures.
Report all unethical activities to supervisor, Corporate Compliance Office, Values Hotline number or Human Resource Director.
Comply with all OSHA and safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe practices or accidents to supervisor, Safety Supervisor and/or OSHA Coordinator.
Be compliant with the relevant regulations concerning the privacy and security of consumer’s protected health information (PHI) as established by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
Follow all policies and procedures set by the Agency.