Hamilton Military Services Master's Clinician

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The Hamilton Military Services Master's Clinician

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Summary of role of team :

• It is the mission of our Military Services Program to provide a broad range of outpatient treatment and assessment services for those who are experiencing mental health, addiction, or co-occurring disorders.
• Military Services initially screens individuals from the community for the presence of a mental health/addiction issue and possible need for treatment at HRMC.
• Through an initial evaluation with a Master's Level Clinician, the individual's unique strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences are assessed, and a treatment plan is developed.
• In addition to the initial evaluation, Military Services includes crisis counseling and psychotherapy (individual or family).

Summary of position :

• Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of persons seeking professional help for mental health and co-occurring issues.
• This includes initial assessments, diagnosing, triage/crisis counseling, and individual therapy.
• Master's Level Clinicians may make referrals to services that each consumer is eligible for as clinically appropriate, triage consumers who may present in crisis, and work within a team approach to ensure access to services is efficient and appropriate at each level of care.
• Masters Level Clinicians maintain a therapy caseload of adults and children.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• This position is an office-based position.
• Staff members are provided with all equipment necessary to perform their job responsibilities in their assigned office or in and assigned treatment room within the office setting.

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.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Attends tx team 2 x monthly without tardiness & participates through clinical
  recommendations/interventions.
• Attends scheduled administrative team meetings without tardiness &participates.
• Responds to all flags, emails, and voicemails within 1-2 business days.
• Attends a variety of ongoing training related to evidence-based treatment modalities that are shown to be effective when working with the veteran population.
• Effectively implements evidence-based treatment modalities throughout the episode of care.

2. Completes all documentation in compliance with CARF and MCO standards.

• Individual clinical documentation is completed within 2 business days.
• Intake documentation is completed within 4 business days.
• 15% chart sample evidences that documented presenting problem and symptoms support
  DSM-5 diagnosis given.
• 15% chart sample evidences that therapy treatment plans are completed by 3rd session and updated every 6 months.
• 15% chart sample evidences that notes are detailed in nature, contain client quotes, and contain action oriented statements.
• 15% chart sample evidences that clients were screened for substance abuse issues at intake and,
  if present, were offered AoD services.
• 15% chart sample evidences the use of the approved scales and DLA-20 to measure outcomes.
• 15% chart sample evidences the use of C-SSRS for all face-to-face visits.

3. Completes essential tasks to aid in reaching team and therapist productivity.

• Completes intake assessments during assigned timeframes each week.
• Completes intake session within required timeframe of 45-90 minutes.
• Fills 100% of assigned therapy slots on a weekly basis.
• Maintains a 70% show rate for all individual therapy clients.
• Meets with all walk-in clients as needed.

4. Demonstrates and maintains a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.

• Demonstrates a consideration and concern for fellow workers and their jobs and promotes
  harmonious relationships and attitudes.
• Accepts additional assignments and/or changes in assignments and/or work with flexibility.

5. Develops and maintains a strong positive presence in the community.

• Conducts outreach visits and community education to a variety of community partners each month.
• Identifies new referral sources on an ongoing basis to ensure that caseloads are filled to capacity.
• Maintains positive interactions with all external providers and community partners.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $55,685 /yr based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

• This position has a regular schedule of Monday - Friday 8a.m. until 5p.m.
• There is no on-call for this position and employee is off work on Center designated holidays.
• In person, daily attendance is essential for this position except in instances of approved time off.

Travel :

• Position does not require transportation of clients.
• This position is primarily housed in Hamilton County, however, does require travel 1-2 days per week to Veterans Court Hamilton County.
• Some minimal travel may occur for off-site training opportunities or outreach efforts.

Equipment/Technical Competency :

• 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.
• This position requires use of a computer, electronic medical software, and Microsoft Office products such as Word/Excel/Outlook.

Equipment/Technology:

• Position is required to enter clinical information into electronic medical records software.
• Position requires frequent use of telephone and intermittent use of telehealth software platform (camera/speakers).

QUALIFICATIONS - Hamilton Military Services Master's Clinician

Experience / Knowledge:

• Veterans and those with military experience preferred.
• Must have course work and or experience in the areas of psychopathology, counseling, theory, cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse and mental illness.
• One year + clinical experience preferred.

Education / License :

• Graduation from an accredited college of university with a Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or other related field of study.
• Eligible for certification and licensure by the State of Tennessee if such exists or his/her degree/profession.
• Licensed preferred.

Physical/Emotional/Social -Skills/Abilities:

• Exposure to biological hazards.
• Hearing of normal and soft tones.
• Close eye work.
• Valid driver's license- F endorsement.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 250 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Must have mental ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure.
• The necessary skills for this position include the ability to demonstrate appropriate boundaries, ability to be an empathic listener, and flexibility, willingness and adaptability to work with diverse populations.
• Must also have the ability to communicate effectively and possess good time management and organizational skills.
• Required to be certified in, and effectively implement, verbal and physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide range of bodily movements; including but not limited to, grasping, holding another person, going down on knees, running, and walking.

Location:

• Hamilton 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: 55685-55685 Yearly Salary

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