Licensed Mental Health Clinician

HVAF•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

HVAF of Indiana houses, supports, and advocates for veterans and their families to help them achieve the best possible quality of life. The Licensed Mental Health Clinician provides therapeutic services to veterans and their families through appropriate interventions and personalized care, including crisis intervention and conflict resolution. The work focuses particularly on PTSD, suicide, military sexual trauma, cognitive impacts of traumatic brain injury (TBI), moral injury, and transition stress and anxiety. The clinician provides services to individuals, families, and groups; conducts intakes and assessments; develops and reviews treatment plans; documents services in HMIS; and collaborates with community providers and partners. The role also includes community education and outreach, in-service training for coworkers as requested, and maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to support HVAF of Indiana’s mission.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work and a License in Social Work (LSW).
Valid Indiana driver’s license and eligibility for HVAF’s auto insurance throughout employment under the insurance carrier’s requirements.
Ability to complete a background screening with acceptable outcomes.
Willingness to be flexible and cooperative.
Ability to lift, move, and organize items weighing up to 45 pounds.
Working knowledge of legal guidelines governing psychiatric admission requirements.
Knowledge of a variety of therapeutic interventions and theoretical orientations.
Ability to work independently and effectively consult and collaborate with other treatment team members.
Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Strong understanding of programs and community resources.
Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize according to urgency and deadlines.
Comfort treating serious mental illness and substance use.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and demeanor in all situations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Skills including analytical thinking, dependability, innovation, customer focus, and high performance.
Dedication and commitment to the agency and helping people.

Nice To Haves

Current active license (LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC) through Indiana’s licensing agency.
Substance abuse credentials such as LCAC and/or MAC.

Responsibilities

Provide therapy services to individuals, families, and groups to improve mental health.
Apply developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions based on the complexity of clients’ issues.
Provide advanced evaluative, preventive, therapeutic, restorative, and personal care services to clients.
Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution assistance.
Encourage clients to discuss their emotions and experiences.
Address issues including substance use, anger management, depression, anxiety, self-image, stress, and suicide.
Use a holistic approach to mental health care.
Conduct intakes, develop treatment plans, and provide mental health assessments, referrals, and interventions.
Review treatment plans and assessments as needed throughout treatment.
Maintain client records and document services in HMIS in accordance with agency standards.
Build a professional network in the community and collaborate with other providers.
Engage with the public and community partners to educate, promote, and grow the Mental Health Services team.
Provide in-service training on relevant topics for coworkers as requested.
Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned to complete the overall objectives of HVAF of Indiana, Inc.’s mission.