Outpatient Clinician

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Implement and maintain the Lafayette County Human Services Outpatient Clinic program's philosophy, principles, and procedures in all facets of performance. And participate in various programs/projects of the agency, including but not limited to CCS, CSP, and walk-in consultation. Assess and provide therapy, counseling, intervention, and/or education to clients in a professional manner. Refer clients to other support services as needed, such as higher level of service, medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services. Provide clinically appropriate treatment based on mental health assessment and treatment plans. Complete timely and accurate documentation that meets LCHSD and DQA audit requirements/standards. Fully participate in staff development opportunities offered to enhance professional growth, especially to maintain license, certification, or identified program performance skills. Participate in staff meetings, planned supervision, and case consultation meetings, both individual and group. Maintain confidentiality of client-related information and maintain respectful treatment of clients. Act in an ethical and educated manner in order to best serve the clientele and department. Use critical thinking to search for answers with an open mind and use information to best serve the present situation. Provide services and conduct self in a manner consistent with a professional Code of Ethics (e.g., NASW or ACA). Use effective communication. Communicate in clear, concise, and professional manner both in writing and verbally. Complete documentation. Document findings, progress, and other information about clientele thoroughly, accurately and timely. Provide advocacy and leadership for individuals and families. Advocate for our clientele so they are able to obtain appropriate services to meet their need(s); and lead to positive change that helps them live empowered lives. Use problem solving techniques to assist clientele in finding solutions. Provide assessments. Interview, assess, and evaluate individuals and families who present themselves for treatment or rehabilitation. Provide intervention in emergent situations. Provide crisis assessment and intervention in psychological emergencies. Provide clinical coordination and direct consultation of the provision of family-based services to the Family Services Unit and others as appropriate. Provide community education, outreach, aftercare, follow-up, and community liaison where appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned by Agency Director and Unit Manager. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work flexible hours, including some evening work. Participation in Emergency 24 hour on-call. Comply with County and Agency policies. Adhere to approved professional counselor or social worker principles, methods, and practices, including the American Counseling Association (ACA) or National Association of Social Worker's (NASW) code of ethics. Attend staff, unit meetings and supervisory conferences. Attend and be involved in workshops, conferences, and in-service training. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: