RAIN - PT Mental Health Therapist

Ascend Nonprofit Solutions•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist provides outpatient therapeutic services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, on PrEP and/or their families and friends needing care in accordance with ethical licensure guidelines. Provide assessment, coordination of services, monitoring services, treatment plan development, and assistance in access to services including medical services will be expected. Providing education and advocacy within the agency and community will also be critical components of this position. The therapist will work under the supervision and administrative guidance of the VP of Operations.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling/Mental Health, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field and a current license in the field of study
Two years clinical experience preferably in HIV services
Proficiency in Spanish preferred but not required
Working knowledge and expected willingness to remain current on HIV and related medical and cultural issues
Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem solving skills are a must
Self-starter able to work with limited supervision
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with skill and willingness to train others
Ability to comfortably and professionally navigate working relationships across the agency spectrum; including but not limited to clients and their families, staff colleagues, volunteers, third party providers, donors and members of the Board of Directors
Knowledge of and expected willingness to remain current on LGBTQ+ cultural issues
Valid driver's license, dependable transportation and vehicle insurance
Comfort in generally using a computer with proficiency in Word and Excel and aptitude and willingness to learn other job specific programs
Passing score on HIPAA regulations training, understanding of confidentiality and expected willingness to maintain these standards at all times
Ability to identify and utilize appropriate community resources
Ability to demonstrate cultural competency and understanding of the structural barriers impacting health outcomes
Ability to recognize and maintain personal and professional boundaries as well as practice regular self-care

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish

Responsibilities

Coordinate with referred clients to schedule and document process of referral to first appointment.
Conduct Intake for Agency (if external referral) and assessment for Mental Health
Complete detailed treatment plan
Conduct and document regular therapeutic sessions with clients
Build trusting, effective and empowering relationships with clients
Continually assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing interventions and treatments
Conduct continual documentation as required (ex. Updated treatment plan)
Educate and involve family members or other loved ones in the treatment process when necessary, following all HIPAA and ethical guidelines
Record and maintain adequate and up to date case notes about client visits and contacts in Apricot (electronic health record used by RAIN)
When necessary, refer clients to internal or external services that can better address their specific needs
Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA regulations, attend all required training and maintain confidentiality of client's records, situations and information
Maintain all required licensure and the appropriate insurance
Maintain understanding of and adherence to all licensure ethical guidelines
Maintain all core components of Ryan White Mental Health: referral, intake, assessment, treatment plan, resource development, coordination of services, monitoring, documentation, records and discharge
Collect eligibility documents and necessary paperwork for all clients maintaining audit ready files for Ryan White
Work effectively with the RAIN staff and other community service providers to ensure optimal quality services offered to clients and to develop new resources to meet the needs of the client; always maintaining the highest level of professionalism and cooperation with other service providers
Meet all programmatic and third-party deadlines; providing all billing records, reports, daily and monthly work records, time sheets, surveys and requests when due
Provide education and information on HIV, prevention, safer-sex techniques and ongoing education to clients and their families as well as other organizations, families and individuals as requested
Participate in trainings, supervision, agency and inter-disciplinary meetings and required agency functions
Attend a minimum of two HIV related trainings for continuing education annually
Provide crisis intervention as needed
Participate in continuous quality improvement for the department and the agency
Participate in the Development Plan for Outpatient Mental Health Program
All other duties as assigned