Category:

Professional

City:

Paris

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

12 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for providing designated mental health services to child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups on an outpatient basis. Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager, is responsible for mental health outpatient services provided to a caseload of clients for a designated shift, 40 hours per week working late nights if needed to best serve the client. Employee subject to overtime and call back as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provides brief individual, family, group and marital counseling with children, adolescent and adult clients, families and couples, with the provision of collateral counseling as needed.
Provides consultation and education outside the center as requested by management or the community, which may include school M-Teams, juvenile officers, social service agencies, probation officers and public service speeches and or workshops.
Coordinates services for clients with agencies and professionals.
Participates in staff meetings, Treatment Team, and Quality Improvement Activities.
Completes documentation on a timely basis. This includes, but is not limited to, progress notes and treatment plans.
Maintains or exceeds productivity standards.
Utilizes supervision appropriately. Demonstrates professionalism by appropriately seeking supervision when needed.
Completes a comprehensive assessment of the consumer’s strengths, current status and goals to ensure necessary services are provided.
Provides crisis assistance in situations when immediate attention is warranted.
Has daily interactions with clients who are mentally ill, seriously emotionally disturbed and/or chemically dependent who, due to their impairment, are at high risk for labile, volatile and/or unpredictable behavior.
Performs any related responsibilities as assigned or directed by management.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Master’s degree in Social Work required.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

Maintains an active license with the State of Tennessee as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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