Mental Health Therapist (3435)

JOURNEY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist (CSII) position is responsible for providing a wide array of culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive, direct clinical services including assessment, counseling, supportive contacts and referrals serving individuals who are struggling with mental health, substance use and co-occurring issues. The Mental Health Therapist may provide individual and group therapy while working in a multidisciplinary team approach. The Mental Health Therapist reports directly to the assigned supervisor with overall program supervision provided by Director of Clinic Based Programs. Minimum annual service hours are 1352. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Journey Mental Health Center upholds a strong commitment to People, Opportunities, Community, and Access (POCA) that guides our daily operations. We foster a caring community for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging. We prioritize delivering services that are centered around ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all. We are dedicated to demonstrating courage and initiative within our agency and community to actively dismantle structural oppression for all affected communities.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a related behavioral health field, accruing 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience.
• Minimum licensure requirement: APSW, LPC-IT, or LMFT-IT, or ability to obtain the in-training licensure within 6 months of hire.
• 1 year of experience in related behavioral health field.
• Knowledge or experience related to substance use disorder treatment.
• Knowledge or experience related to working with consumers living with immunodeficiencies.
• Commitment to work toward improving cultural sensitivity.
• Strong commitment to principles of recovery and to facilitating consumer participation in treatment/service planning and provision.
• Knowledge and/or experience with the use of evidence based practices for treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.
• Experience in community-based mental health and co-occurring assessments, case management, treatment planning and crisis resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing).
• Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team with a positive and creative attitude.
• Ability to work independently and remain organized and efficient.
• Superior ethics and interpersonal boundaries as evidenced by past experience in community based work with related professional references.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor in Training, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor or Substance Abuse Counselor.
• Bi-lingual, and/or bi-cultural (Spanish/Hmong/Cambodian).
• Fluent in American Sign Language.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate assessments to evaluate and diagnose mental health and/or cooccurring issues in a culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive manner by providing assessments within the context of the consumer’s perspectives and beliefs.
• Provides a range of clinical services including level of care assessment, service coordination, therapy/counseling, support and referrals in a context that is supportive of the consumer’s culture, values and perspectives.
• Completes accurate clinical records including intakes, assessments, treatment plans and updates, progress notes, discharge summaries and other information in a timely manner.
• Works collaboratively with other community agencies to develop and maintain a continuum of care and maintain efficient use of community services.
• Provides consultation and support related to areas of specialization.
• Attends Team Meetings and presents consumer cultural and clinical information.
• Maintains minimum direct and case management service hour expectations.
• Works collaboratively with team members and takes a leadership role in service planning.
• Attends staff meetings, in-services and other program activities as requested.
• Participates in JMHC committees, trainings and activities as directed and/or approved.
• Provides consultation to other JMHC programs as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level