Intake Clinician

SOUTH CENTRAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CTR•El Dorado, KS

About The Position

Basic Job Responsibilities: 1. Complete Intake Assessments with consumers including presenting problem, relevant history addressed. Make appropriate referrals as directed by clinician. 2. Actively participate in staff meetings and provide updates and clinically relevant information to regular treatment team staff. 3. Complete appropriate referrals after assessments. 4. Maintain consumer service clinical records routinely and in a timely manner. Document all services provided in a clear and professional manner. 5. Be aware of local community resources and build relationships with community partners that may assist consumers coming in for services. 6. Sustain a high level of professional competence through continuing education and clinical supervision. 7. Maintain all professional credentialing requirements. 8. Adhere to the standards of ethics for mental health professionals. 9. Follow all policies and procedures of the agency. 10. Provide other duties as assigned. Physical, Educational, and Personal Requirements: Physical: Hear, speak and write English clearly. Vision adequate to observe clients and make chart entries. Education: Defined by license type; see staff credentials. Personal: Detail oriented, good interpersonal skills, good communication skills, and good problem solving skills. Other: Must have a valid driver’s license and meet agency insurance guidelines as this position requires ability to drive to agency centers and local community partner sites in order to meet the needs of consumers and the community. Pass a criminal background and drivers license check to the satisfaction of SCMH SCMHCC is an equal opportunity employer

Requirements

Hear, speak and write English clearly.
Vision adequate to observe clients and make chart entries.
Defined by license type; see staff credentials.
Detail oriented, good interpersonal skills, good communication skills, and good problem solving skills.
Must have a valid driver’s license and meet agency insurance guidelines as this position requires ability to drive to agency centers and local community partner sites in order to meet the needs of consumers and the community.
Pass a criminal background and drivers license check to the satisfaction of SCMH

Responsibilities

Complete Intake Assessments with consumers including presenting problem, relevant history addressed. Make appropriate referrals as directed by clinician.
Actively participate in staff meetings and provide updates and clinically relevant information to regular treatment team staff.
Complete appropriate referrals after assessments.
Maintain consumer service clinical records routinely and in a timely manner. Document all services provided in a clear and professional manner.
Be aware of local community resources and build relationships with community partners that may assist consumers coming in for services.
Sustain a high level of professional competence through continuing education and clinical supervision.
Maintain all professional credentialing requirements.
Adhere to the standards of ethics for mental health professionals.
Follow all policies and procedures of the agency.
Provide other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$2,000 Sign on bonus for 12-month commitment
401(k) participation
401(k) 5% salary match after one year of employment
eligible for paid vacation after six months of employment and accrual begins at hire date
paid sick leave accrual begins at hire date
employer paid life insurance and LTD after one year of employment
low-cost employee health insurance options
no cost employee dental, vision coverage
10 paid holidays per calendar year
National Health Service Corps Site.
South Central Mental Health also offers opportunities for obtaining clinical supervision and CEU's.