Grade 7.5 Clinician 1 - Residential Support I

St Clair County Community Mental Health•Port Huron, MI

5h•Onsite

About The Position

An employee in this classification is required to perform some or all of the following duties: conducts assessments and makes diagnostic evaluation; provides treatment services delineated within the Individual Plan of Service; participates in the Person Centered Planning process and follows through with plan; provides individual and/or group therapy and crisis intervention as needed; provides education on issues of mental health to persons served/families/support system, and other staff; may provide direct case management services to persons served (coordination, linking and monitoring of services) and coordinates activities with other agencies and assists utilization of these resources by persons served; maintains regular required documentation; complies with Transportation Policy (09-002-0010), Alcohol & Drug Testing Policy (06-001-0010) and Background Check Policy (06-001-0015), as well as supervisors/designee directives; maintains confidentiality. St. Clair County Community Mental Health embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery with an integrated person-centered approach to treatment services that is trauma informed and culturally competent. An employee in this or any position is expected to support this environment.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling
Licensed or Limited Licensed Master Social Worker or ability to become licensed within 30 days of hire
Licensed or Limited Licensed Professional Counselor or ability to become licensed within 30 days of hire
Valid driver’s license
Demonstrated ability to utilize DSM V for diagnostic process
Demonstrated knowledge of mental health treatment procedures applicable to public mental health populations
Demonstrated knowledge of current and best practices within practice area
At least one (1) year experience with behavioral health recipients
Demonstrated ability working with Microsoft Office applications and Windows 10 programs
Must have access to transportation
Must qualify as QMHP, QIDP, or QCMHP, according to program assignment
If using agency vehicles, must pass random drug and alcohol screening
Individual will need to apply and complete Infant Mental Health training/certification
Ability to exercise discretion and some flexibility in selecting an optimal solution from established alternatives to obtain the desired outcome
Ability to exercise ingenuity to adapt, alter or improvise established alternatives
Ability to use or exert influence in a work process
Ability to be a “work leader” (of a person or function), or advise others
Ability to provide, exchange, or explain information which conveys an opinion or evaluation of the facts or analyses
Ability to deal with minor conflicts tactfully

Nice To Haves

Fully Licensed Master Social Worker or Counselor
At least three (3) years’ experience in area of expertise
Demonstration of proficiency and experience working on an electronic health record system
Lived experience with behavioral health issues

Responsibilities

conducts assessments and makes diagnostic evaluation
provide treatment services delineated within the Individual Plan of Service
participates in the Person Centered Planning process and follows through with plan
provides individual and/or group therapy and crisis intervention as needed
provides education on issues of mental health to persons served/families/support system, and other staff
may provide direct case management services to persons served (coordination, linking and monitoring of services) and coordinates activities with other agencies and assists utilization of these resources by persons served
maintains regular required documentation
comply with Transportation Policy (09-002-0010), Alcohol & Drug Testing Policy (06-001-0010) and Background Check Policy (06-001-0015), as well as supervisors/designee directives
maintain confidentiality