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Licensed Mental Health Professional (NOLA ACT)
Job Description
The ACT Licensed Mental Health Professional will work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide an evidence-based treatment to patients with severe mental illness in their homes and communities.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year for regular full time staff, 403(b), and 403(b) matching.
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.