Clinician - Adult Outpatient

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

14d

About The Position

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services. About the Adult Outpatient Program (AOP)Adult Outpatient (AOP) serves adults experiencing schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder along with other mental health and substance use disorders. Adult Outpatient has clinical psychologists that lead the AOP teams, along with a clinical supervisor.Where You Fit In: The Licensed Clinician performs a variety of individual, family and group therapeutic interventions, and is familiar with best practices for a variety of client populations. This position manages a caseload of clients by identifying therapeutic, rehabilitative and case management needs, engaging other team members in meeting these needs as indicated.What to Expect:A key aspect of your role involves collaborating with other team members to address and fulfill these identified needs. This collaborative approach ensures a comprehensive and coordinated effort in meeting the varied requirements of the clients under your care. Overall, as a Licensed Clinician, you play a crucial role in implementing effective and evidence-informed interventions to support the well-being and progress of individuals and their families.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a behavioral health or human services that meets Indiana licensure requirements for the following associate licenses:- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW);- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Active and unencumbered clinical licensure in the State of Indiana (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC)
Applicants who are within six months of obtaining their clinical licensure are encouraged to apply
Valid Indiana driver’s license that meets Eskenazi Health’s driving policy requirements
Understanding of and ability to implement a strengths-based, community treatment model
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to be both clear and concise in written and verbal communications
Advanced knowledge of psychiatric/addiction diagnoses and understanding of their impact on behavior and all life domains
Advanced knowledge of psychotropic medications and their uses and side effects
Demonstrates solid knowledge of psychiatric/addiction diagnosis and understands of their impact on behavior and all life domains
Demonstrates solid knowledge of psychotropic medications and their uses and side effects
Willingness and ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to use age-appropriate communication skills
Ability to interpret and apply complex directives, information and regulations
Crisis intervention skills
Leadership and team building ability
All individuals working for the Opioid Treatment Program must have experience and training to safely manage therapeutic services to patients and to provide therapeutic services to patients receiving Opioid treatment medication

Responsibilities

Completes biopsychosocial evaluation (BPSE), integrating information gathered by the team and developing the integrated diagnostic summary; based upon the BPSE and in consultation with the treatment team, prepares Clinical Treatment plans, dates the treatment plan at intervals determined by guidelines; consults with client, family and treatment team throughout the process
Manages a caseload of clients by identifying therapeutic, rehabilitative and case management needs; engages other team members in meeting these needs as indicated; provides quality case management services as indicated by client need; monitors client progress and reflects this in the clinical documentation
Performs a variety of individual, family and group therapeutic interventions, and is familiar with best practices for a variety of client populations
Evaluates and updates the treatment plan at intervals determined by guidelines, consulting with client family and team in this process
Advocates for clients to ensure access to needed services which include developing community relationships and resources
Meets agency standards of timely completion of all documentation
Meets agency standards of client service hours
Identifies any high- risk client symptoms or circumstances that would result in risk for self-harm or harm to others and notifies appropriate higher level clinical staff for consultation
Continuously evaluates clients' mental status, reporting progress to the team and treating psychiatrist
Identifies community resources and assists clients in their access to these resources
Proactively organizes community groups and facilitates the development of community resources and advocates for clients with policy makers
Provides indirect service to external agencies and community through consultation and education
Interprets and applies service and billing procedures according to client needs; completes billing according to guidelines for timeliness and accuracy
Alters activities and behaviors to reflect and ensure adequate care which is appropriate to the age of the clients served
Serves as a clinical resource for less experienced staff
Demonstrates commitment to professional growth by actively participating in clinical supervision