MHP’s” work primarily with an adults with serious and persistent mental health diagnosis and provide rehabilitative mental health services at home or in the community. Examples of services provided include the development of coping skills for managing symptoms, interpersonal communication skills, crisis management, independent living skills, and accessing community resources.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Accept new referrals and establish communication with referral sources.
• Complete Diagnostic Assessment updates and all Functional Assessments under the supervision of a Mental Health Professional
• Develop and implement the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) for each client
• Meet face-to-face with clients and provide services as outlined in the client’s ITP at home or in the community.
• Ensure that clinical documentation (Diagnostic Assessment, ITP, Progress note, SDQ, CASII, Functional Assessment/LOCUS, and client/family satisfactory surveys) are done in a timely manner
• Document client’s services and progress in Procentive Electronic Health Record
• Participate in monthly team meetings and individual supervision.
• Engage with clients from empowerment, strength-based perspective and promote client self-determination.
• Work with client, family, and other involved individuals, i.e. school personnel, probation officer, mentor, to meets the needs of the client(s)
• Coordinate services with case managers, family/guardian, employment services, etc. to enhance the provision of culturally appropriate services as clients work towards their recovery goals.

Experience

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university, and at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of clinical services in the treatment of adults with mental illness or children with emotional disturbances.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license / auto insurance / reliable vehicle.
• Possess strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Be culturally competent and have experience working with diverse populations.

Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner

Job Type: Full Time/ Part Time

Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour