Mental Health Professional (MHP)

Mental Health Professional

Interviews the recipient to obtain information concerning mental health history or other pertinent information.

Observes the recipient to detect indications of abnormal mental behavior.

Assists the LMHP/LPC in administering therapeutic treatment, such as behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist recipients in controlling diagnosis symptoms and problems.

Discusses progress toward goals with the recipient, such as anger management, stress, depression, social skills, and independent living skills.

Consults with psychiatrist and/or LMHP concerning treatment plan and amend treatment plan as directed. Facilitates Life and Copying Skill exercises during sessions.

Refers members to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.

Monitors recipient's behavior in the home, school, and community settings by providing CPST/PSR services.

Links members and their families with community resources that can be of benefit.

Provides crisis intervention in collaboration efforts with the LMHP.

Regulates content of skills training in accordance with the recipient's capabilities, needs, and interests.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities may include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Maintains a professional relationship with staff, peers, and upper management.

Adheres to the policies, procedures, and work rules of Clear Minds Behavioral.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise Mental Health Assistants or Mental Health Specialists.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Has a Masters's degree in one of the following disciplines: Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work.

Has a minimum of 15 hours of graduate-level course work and/or practicum experience in applied intervention strategies, methods to address behavioral and/or emotional and/or mental problems. These hours may be obtained as part of or in addition to the master's degree.