McMinn County IST Master's Level Clinician

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The McMinn Co. IST Master's Level Clinician

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Summary of position :

• Provides weekly individual and family psychotherapy to adults with mental health diagnosis, or are at the onset of mental illness, and may be experiencing a family disruption or school problem.
• Clinician will ensure compliance with productivity standards set by the Services Coordinator by scheduling determined number of clients for weekly session, providing follow up phone calls when clients cancel or miss scheduled appointments, and provide support staff with information for appointment reminder calls.
• Clinician will attend monthly treatment team meetings and provide the psychiatrist/APN with needed information regarding clients' current situation and family circumstances.
• Clinician will attend doctor appointments as needed, will discuss options/goals for clients receiving services, and will provide crisis intervention and emergency services as needed.
• Clinician will embrace the key values of clinical services: empowerment, normalization, rehabilitation, and continuity of care.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

This position is office-based at the McMinn County Center.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

1. Works in a multi-disciplinary team approach to meet the needs of consumers.

• Attends supervision on a weekly basis without tardiness.
• Attends administrative team meeting on a monthly basis without tardiness.
• Responds to all flags, emails, and voicemails within 2 business days.

2. Complete all documentation in compliance with CARF and SSOC standards.

• Maintains a 90% benchmark for Crisis Plan completion.
• Submits all progress notes within 2 days of the occurrence.
• Completes treatment plan during first 30 days of treatment and at six month intervals.

3. Monitoring of treatment effectiveness and compliance, including assistance with medication.

• 15% chart sample evidences in notes that therapist has addressed medication compliance with the client.
• 15% of chart sample indicates in notes that client's goals are consistent with assessment.
• 15% of chart sample indicates in notes that services are consistent with goals.
• 15% of chart sample indicates in notes that clients are involved in their treatment.
• 15% of chart sample indicates in notes that participants had positive outcomes.
• 15% of chart sample indicates in notes that services related to goals/objectives.
• 15% of chart sample demonstrates that services are documented and treatment plans are reviewed and updated in accordance with SSOC.

4. Provide linkage to other community supports, agencies, or services that are appropriate for client.

• 15% chart sample demonstrates in notes therapist's knowledge of community resources and adequate linkage.

5. Completion of expected productivity as outlined at the beginning of each month.

• Submits a minimum of 128 face to face contact hours per month.

COMPENSATION:

Starting salary for this position is approximately $51,137/year based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

Primary working hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.

Travel :

This position requires utilizing a personal, dependable vehicle to conduct Center business. Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment.

Equipment/Technical Competency :

• Staff must be capable of utilizing a computer in order access our medical records system on our network.
• Staff is required to be able to type notes and documentation for services within a timely manner in order maintain billing schedule.
• Staff must be capable of utilizing phone systems and have familiarity with virtual meeting platforms.

Equipment/Technology:

• Completing documentation in our electronic medical records on the computer is an essential function for this position.
• Being able to utilize virtual meeting platforms for occasional tele-health sessions or intakes is also highly preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS - McMinn Co. IST Master's Level Clinician

Experience / Knowledge:

One year experience in a human services or related field preferred.

Education / License :

Must have Master's degree in Human services or related field, with course work or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and intellectual disabilities. Degree must be license eligible.

Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:

• Exposure to biological hazards.
• Hearing of normal and soft tones.
• Close eye work.
• Valid driver's license.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

Location:

McMinn County, Tennessee

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Compensation details: 49647-49647 Yearly Salary

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