Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Licensed Mental Health ClinicianAt The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to Doing the Most Good. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors.This position provides health services, including assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and care coordination for clients with mental health and substance use disorders. Ensures services are delivered in accordance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices.Clients served by The Harbor Light Program present with a wide range of behavioral health needs and may demonstrate challenging behaviors. Staff are expected to respond in a manner consistent with a structured treatment environment. All employee conduct, communication and interactions must align with therapeutic standards and support a safe and respectful care setting.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Complete Mental Health EvaluationsCarry an ongoing caseload; and provide direct services to clients via individual and group counseling.Provide comprehensive assessments, dual diagnosis treatment, individual counseling and group facilitation.Treatment provided is overseen and delivered according to individual treatment plans and within current policies and procedures.Maintain treatment plans that meet agency and DASA standards. Ensure they, are clear with timely progress notes. All reports are prepared and ready for audits.Cultivates and maintains relationships with referral sources and community partners to support client needs.Participates in staff meetings and clinic staffingWork closely with psychiatrists and case managers. Present cases clearly in team meetings and incorporate feedback into treatment plans.Maintains active engagement and ongoing involvement in the field of mental health and substance use disorders.Follow state and funding source requirements, ensure that all administrative policies and practices are maintained and implemented with the guidance of the Director of Clinical Programs.Maintain ethical standards in all interactions.All other duties as assigned.Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Education: Requires a master's degree from an accredited UniversityExperience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in the behavioral health field.Certifications: Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Work or a Licensed Clinical Professional CounselorSkills:Experience conducting full biopsychosocial evaluationsIdentify mental health, substance use and social drivers.Assess suicide and safety risk. Apply DSM 5 accuratelyAbility to treat co-occuring mental health and substance use disordersUnderstand relapse patterns and triggerIntegrate mental health and addiction treatment plans.Comfort with structured treatment environmentsAbility to manage clients with poor social skills and behavioral issuesUnderstand trauma, poverty and systemic barriersExperience with addiction recovery modelsStrong tolerance for high emotional intensity and unpredictabilityStrong systems thinker not just therapy skillsConfidence in handling crisis without over escalationReporting Relationships:This position reports to the Director of Clinical Programs.This position relates to all support and clinical staff of all departments. Back-up consultation to all clinical staff of the Harbor Light Center related to dual diagnosis clients. Provides direct service to clients within clinic policies and programs; administratively responsible to the Director of Clinical Programs.In contacts related to this person's duties this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army.Competencies:Must possess a strong personal conviction for the mission of The Salvation Army.Good verbal and written communication skills.Have an attention to detail and able to complete assignments in a timely manner.Work within the ethical boundaries of the field.Competent in providing individual counseling, group counseling, substance abuse assessments, mental health evaluations and client documentation.Ability to work cooperatively with supervisor, support and clinical staff as well as other community providers.Job Limitations:This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.This individual will keep the Director of Clinical Programs informed on all critical issues relating to his/her area of responsibility.This individual will adhere to all Army policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.Physical Demands/Work Environment:This position is required to do light physical work, be able to walk two flights of steps, and lift up to 25lbs.In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard office equipment and a PC.The work environment for this position includes an office environment with a low to moderate noise level.Must be able to work with clients that have poor social skills, suffer from mental illness, and have substance abuse problemsMaintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors. This would include but not be limited to such actions: resolution of conflicts in a positive manner; courteous treatment of staff, clients and visitors; respect of others' property and person, professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors and subordinates. Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.The Salvation Army Mission Statement:The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.Doing the Most Good:Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army is the fourth largest charity in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join us in making a difference.The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees which may include the following medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources department.The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.