LCPC/LCSW - Community Support Services (Great Falls, MT)

Aware Inc.•Great Falls, MT

8d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

AWARE is seeking an LCPC or LCSW to provide community support services in Great Falls, Montana. The role supports adults, children, and families in becoming active members of their communities while focusing on personal growth. The position provides clinical program supervision and counseling, evaluates clients’ mental health, coordinates and monitors treatment, and works with consumers and families to address needs and crises. The role also supports other staff, maintains accurate electronic medical records, and meets assigned service and fiscal goals.

Requirements

Advanced degree (MS, MA, or PhD) in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
One year of direct work experience.
Current LCPC or LCSW license.
Maintain the specific professional license or certification required by applicable state and federal governing boards and other certification boards as a condition of continued employment.
Have or be willing to obtain a valid Montana driver’s license.
Acceptable driving record.
Acceptable criminal and protective services background check.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences, learning and motivation, psychological research methods, and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and career counseling and guidance.
Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes, including needs assessment, quality standards, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical program supervision according to applicable administrative rules and corporate policies.
Counsel clients in individual sessions to help them address mental health issues.
Interview clients, review relevant records, and consult with other professionals to evaluate mental conditions.
Collaborate with supervisors, directors, staff physicians, and other professionals to plan and coordinate treatment based on individual youths’ needs and strengths.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress toward treatment goals.
Refer clients and, when applicable, family members to community resources, and follow up to assess service efficacy.
Provide clinical assistance to other staff serving clients.
Provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment services as needed.
Spend time with consumers and families as assigned or identified in treatment plans, and help families problem-solve issues that arise.
Participate in consumer treatment team meetings.
Report behavioral and emotional observations of consumers or family members to the Support Team, and modify treatment plans as client status changes.
Use H.E.L.P., including therapeutic holds, when a resident is determined to be a danger to self or others; provide basic first aid or CPR when needed.
Attend and participate in mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings, and assigned corporate committees.
Use work time productively to meet the needs of individuals served and meet monthly fiscal goals, including weekly billing and caseload-maintenance goals.
Develop crisis plans with caregivers that identify potential crisis situations and corresponding responses, including direct and telephonic response available 24/7.
Use and accurately record data in AWARE’s Electronic Medical Records System as assigned and trained.
Perform other duties as assigned.