Mental Health Clinician - Mental Health Services

Overview Job Title: Mental Health Clinician, Mental Health Services. This position would be in our Mental Health Services Division, working with an outpatient mental health center that provides treatment to adults 50 years old and older. The clinician will work very closely with a larger treatment team consisting of a Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Peer Advocates. The social worker will receive regular individual supervision and participate in weekly case conferences involving the entire treatment team, enabling work and supervision towards clinical hours. The social worker will also be able to attend social work continuing education classes offered on-site, free of charge. Responsibilities Provide mental health psychotherapeutic services in the senior center satellite clinics. These services include providing intake assessments, and ongoing individual, family, and group treatment. Engagement activities include informal discussions as well as group engagement. Complete all forms, such as intake documentation, treatment plans, progress notes and DFTA required documentation, within the required timeframe. Participate in case conference meetings and clinical supervision. Be placed in designated older adult centers up to 4 days a week to provide clinical services and engagement sessions; Perform mental health, substance abuse and psycho-social screenings; referrals and linkages to additional services when indicated. Provide education and guidance to older adult center staff when indicated. Assist older adult center staff with crisis management and planning for center members and their families as indicated. Collaborate with other agencies and organizations working to address the mental health needs of older adults in the community. Education, Experience, and Required Master Level Social Worker (LMSW); LCSW preferred. Ability to communicate well, verbally and in writing in English. Interest and competence in working with older adults. Perks Flexibility in working in a hybrid model. Regular supervision provided. We offer free CEU courses for licensed social workers. Staff members at Commonpoint are eligible for free pool and gym membership. Discounted child care and camp programs for children of staff. Excellent benefit package. Salary $65,000 - $72,000, commensurate with experience. Resume and cover letter by email to View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Common Point