CLINICIAN - GPD

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies•Billings, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician provides and coordinates clinical and education-based treatment services throughout an individual's stay at Independence Hall. Ensures treatment practices are in accordance with accreditation and organizational standards, and are aligned with person-centered care. Each day at Volunteers of America, we strive to exemplify our foundational pillar of Servant Leadership and Cultural Values of Communication, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence. At VOA, we are committed to providing opportunities that help staff grow and enhance their skill sets. As part of this commitment, we invest in on-the-job training to prepare employees for their new positions and offer professional development opportunities, coaching, and career pathways to promote our culture of helping staff advance their careers throughout the organization.

Requirements

Fully licensed as a LCPC, LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW, through the Montana Board of Behavioral Health.
OR Ph.D. or Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or related field from a Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. (CACREP), Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) or Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program in counseling
Effective communicator; assertive when necessary
Ethical practice
Highly confidential
Calm under pressure and in crisis
Interacts with patients and team members in a professional manner
Demonstrate exceptional time management skills to stay organized and meet tight deadlines
Continuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural values
Proficient in the use of computer software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Suite and Zoom.

Nice To Haves

Five years of post-certification clinical experience, with some of this experience directly related to serving persons with mental health disorders.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive mental health evaluations, prepares detailed reports with findings and recommendations, and ensures timely completion of all clinical documentation, including psychosocial histories, assessments, treatment plans, admission/ discharge summaries, other chart-related documents, and correspondence for assigned residents.
Provide individual counseling and facilitate educational and counseling groups as assigned; accurately and promptly chart these activities in client records
Assist with De-escalation as needed.
Understand and enforce expectations and policies related to client care
Strive to increase professional growth and effectiveness through training and by keeping abreast of current trends and theories in relevant areas
Assist residents in understanding and completing therapeutic change objective-driven treatment plans
Work cooperatively with necessary staff members, other community resources, and referral sources to coordinate services to clients
To ensure the smooth functioning of therapeautic and Independence Hall operations, the licensed clinician will attend staff meetings and ISP meetings with client.
Upon discharge, the clinician will provide follow along services to residents who discharged successfully from Independence Hall and have moved into the community.