Clinician - Crisis Stabilization Unit - Adult Mental Health

Wellspring•Louisville, KY

46d•$48,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Wellspring is seeking a full time experienced and driven clinician who will work collaboratively with the Clinical Supervisor and interdisciplinary team to ensure quality, client centered care for our clients.

Requirements

Master’s in Social Work or related degree required. State certification required. Certified Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with SMI population is preferred. Knowledge of community resources, mental status exams and the recovery model of persons with SMI are important skills for the position.

Responsibilities

Practices client advocacy and interventions in accordance with the Wellspring Code of Ethics and the clinician’s profession specific code of ethics.
In collaboration with Clinical Supervisor, treatment team, and clients, develops client centered treatment plans to assist client's in achieving mental health goals.
Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Assists Clinical Supervisor and collaborates with internal Wellspring programs and external referring agencies in processing, interviewing, and screening referrals.
Provides individual and group therapy, ongoing support, and crisis intervention services to clients.
Administers client assessment tools (BPRS, Client Experiences Questionnaire (CEQ) or other quality of life tools).
Conducts clinical intake assessments and complete discharges from the program including conducting Brief Psychiatric Rating Scales and Mental Status Exams.
Facilitates individual and group therapy and documents notes in the electronic health record.
Monitors and documents adherence to medication regimen. Provides information on medication to clients as appropriate. Ensures proper handling of medication according to SSAM procedures.
Provides case management services when necessary to ensure the successful reintegration of the clients into the community.
Participates in clinical “on-call” rotation (Friday to Friday, twenty-four hour) for the agency to include weekend assessments for EPS referrals.