CSU Therapist

North Mississippi Commission on Mental Illness and•Oxford, MS

About The Position

The CSU Therapist provides evidence-based mental health services in individuals’ residences and other community locations, as appropriate, while maintaining fidelity and continuity of care. The role provides rapid-response crisis services, intakes, and therapy, and works with individuals and their families as part of a coordinated treatment team. The therapist maintains an active caseload, arranges medication evaluation and monitoring, uses clinical supervision, and meets Communicare, Department of Mental Health, and Division of Medicaid standards for patient care and documentation. The role also involves training, data collection, coordination with referral sources and other agencies, collaboration across Communicare programs, and maintaining community referral relationships.

Requirements

A master’s degree and license or certification in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or another related behavioral health care field are preferred.
If not already licensed or certified, must be eligible for licensure or Department of Mental Health certification within 30 days.
Must pass a Communicare background check and drug screen.
Ability to perform the responsibilities of the position.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to relate positively to individuals referred to Communicare, their families, staff, community members, and staff from other agencies.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the catchment area and to trainings and meetings elsewhere as needed.
Must continuously maintain a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and an insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based services while maintaining fidelity and continuity of care, in the individual’s residence or other community locations as appropriate.
Arrange for medication evaluation, management, and monitoring.
Use and accept clinical supervision appropriately.
Maintain an active caseload as directed by the supervisor.
Meet Communicare, Department of Mental Health, and Division of Medicaid standards and policies regarding patient care and documentation.
Provide timely services and documentation and meet productivity requirements.
Use Communicare’s Electronic Health Record system efficiently.
Attend or conduct assigned meetings and training, and complete required training in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, pre-evaluation screenings for civil commitments, RELIAS, and other designated subjects.
Assist in collecting and maintaining data as needed or required.
Serve as a member of Communicare’s treatment team.
Provide rapid-response crisis services, intakes, and therapy as directed by the supervisor.
Assess home and family situations in relation to client needs and work with families to support their participation in treatment.
Participate in conferences or meetings with referral sources and other outside agencies pertinent to the individual treatment plan.
Collaborate with other Communicare programs to maintain continuity of care and a coordinated system of care.
Establish or maintain referral bases within the community.