BH Licensed Mental Health Professional

Volunteers of America North Louisiana•Shreveport, LA

15h

About The Position

Volunteers of America North Louisiana is a faith-based nonprofit organization providing housing, health, and human services. The Licensed Mental Health Professional helps create a recovery-oriented, person-centered, trauma-informed treatment environment through therapeutic activities, counseling, and interventions that support clients’ functioning in their natural environments. The role provides individual and family therapy, psychoeducation, and crisis intervention and prevention services. The position is full-time, with multiple openings in DeSoto Parish; travel depends on placement.

Requirements

Board-certified social worker or Licensed Professional Counselor in good standing with the respective board and able to practice independently.
At least one year of experience delivering direct mental health services; community-based experience is preferred.
Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain it upon hire.
Current valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Automobile liability insurance that meets minimum requirements.
Ability to work as part of a team while demonstrating respect and professionalism.
Ability and willingness to respond flexibly and creatively to situations and individuals.
Ability to interact and negotiate professionally and effectively with private-sector contacts and community leaders.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people of varied backgrounds and levels.
Intermediate computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive situations.
Must pass a background check and drug screen, and take a TB test.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering direct mental health services in a community-based setting.

Responsibilities

Engage clients, family members, and other supports in a trusting, collaborative relationship focused on the client’s mental well-being and functioning at home, school, and in the community.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure clients receive quality services and support.
Conduct face-to-face interviews with clients and family members or significant others during assessments and reassessments.
Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions to improve clients’ functioning and coping skills.
Engage natural supports when possible to improve their understanding of clients’ needs.
Provide crisis intervention, risk assessments, and crisis planning when needed.
Collaborate with the Treatment Team to assess client functioning on an ongoing basis and administer tools or assessments to monitor progress.
Provide timely interventions, return phone calls, and respond to situations promptly.
Collaborate with the Treatment Team for guidance and support outside regular team meetings.
Attend required trainings and supervisory meetings as directed by the Program Director.
Participate in coordinating and leading clinic group therapy activities as appropriate.
Coordinate, schedule, and conduct sessions as recommended by the Treatment Team.
Ensure documentation in the electronic health record is accurate, meets quality standards, and is submitted on time.