Licensed Mental Health Professional

Job Description

Job Description

About Start Corporation

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.

Job Description

Our New Orleans ACT program is looking to hire a Licensed Mental Health Professionals, apply today! 

Minimum Requirements

• Master or Doctor Degree in social service field ( required )
• Advanced clinical license for independent practice ( LCSW or LPC ) in good standing ( required )
• No restrictions or adverse actions that would disqualify for Medicaid or other billing ( required )
• Be over 18 years of age ( required )
• Possess a valid driver’s license ( required )

Core Competencies

• Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
• Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of behavioral health symptoms, diagnoses, interventions, and impact.
• Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency / ethical guidelines.
• Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes. 

Job Duties / Skills Required 

• Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a service plan.
• Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately, and provides consultation to peers regarding high-risk situations and appropriate interventions.
• Effectively teaches social skills and household management skills.
• Participate on an evidence-based multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop the understanding of Assertive Community Treatment service provisions.
• Provides appropriate, evidence-based therapeutic services based upon comprehensive assessments of clients’ strengths, abilities, needs, and preferences.
• Coordinates and ensures proper authorizations for services as necessary.
• Coordinates ongoing service plan development and revision with clients to develop service plans that meet accreditation requirements.
• Completes accurate clinical documentation according to policy and as needed to ensure reimbursement for services.
• Collects and analyzes data to determine service efficacy, client needs, and program/staffing needs and provides reports to program director or administration as directed.
• Attends supervision, program, and agency-wide meetings as indicated.
• May assist with clinical consultation, clinical review, or auditing of clinical records.
• Conduct self with a manner of professionalism that is conducive to recovery from mental illness and overall well being.
• Ascertains resources outside of the agency when necessary to meet clients’ specific needs.
• Maintains a clear driving record in order to drive company vehicles when needed for client care.
• Attends and participates in daily, weekly, and monthly team meetings.
• Assists Program Director with complex, additional duties, oversight or specific functions, or serving as lead role to the other team members when needed.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Program Director. 

Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; paid time off; 13 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.