Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician

Hope Haven Psychological Resource•Indianapolis, IN

5d•$25 - $75

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional provides individual and family psychotherapy to children ages 3–18 and their caregivers, and may also serve youth, adults, families, and couples. The provider must be located in Indiana. Services involve face-to-face treatment intended to reduce counterproductive behaviors and improve clients’ functioning. The clinician works with a diverse clientele and provides direct treatment to individuals and families. The role includes conducting clinical interviews and intakes, developing diagnoses under the direct supervision of a Licensed Psychologist, participating in person- and family-centered treatment planning, monitoring progress, and coordinating mental health and other needed services. The clinician maintains electronic and paper records, including service documentation, progress notes, treatment plans, reviews, and client rights documents. The position also involves clinical and reflective supervision, quality improvement activities, and coordination and consultation to support program goals, customer satisfaction, patient care, and safe operations. Flexible work-from-home options are available.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Marital and Family Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field.
Must be licensed or licensed eligible.
Must be located in the state of Indiana.
Must be available to maintain a minimum caseload of 30 clients.
Experience and a passion for providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults.
Ability to establish and maintain working alliances with parents, youth, referral sources, schools, and adult clients.
Ability to actively listen, use basic problem-solving skills, support positive coping skills and mindfulness, and evaluate clients’ present functioning.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a treatment team.
Ability to use a positive, strengths-based approach and relate sensitively and non-judgmentally to clients.
Ability to recognize and record significant individual and family behaviors.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
High initiative, professional demeanor, and strong public, employee, and customer relations skills.
Excellent customer service, sound decision-making, and ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
Knowledge and ability to use the Microsoft Windows Package.
Ability to complete required paperwork in a timely manner with strong organizational skills and effective time management.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and family psychotherapy services to children ages 3–18 and their caregivers.
Conduct clinical interviews and intakes and develop diagnoses under the direct supervision of a Licensed Psychologist.
Participate in developing person- and family-centered treatment plans with individuals, families, and groups.
Monitor client progress and coordinate appropriate mental health and other needed services.
Maintain electronic and paper charts, including required service documentation, progress notes, treatment plans, periodic reviews, and client rights documents.
Participate in individual clinical and reflective supervision to review progress, identify barriers, reflect on client work, and develop strategies for supporting treatment goals.
Conduct treatment plan reviews to ensure clients receive appropriate services within a reasonable timetable.
Support operational integration of clinical functions to promote program success, customer satisfaction, patient care, and safe operations.
Monitor quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
Provide coordination, consultation, and assistance in pursuing quality goals.
Establish and maintain working alliances with parents, youth, referral sources, schools, and adult clients.
Implement interventions addressing daily functioning, trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, relational concerns, and other diagnostic criteria.