Category:

Professional

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Clinician, Non-Licensed, or “Clinician”, is responsible for outpatient mental and behavioral health services provided to a caseload of clients. Responsible for offering best-practice, trauma-informed, designated mental health services to child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups including but not limited to individual, couple, family, and group therapy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs functions with clients and staff in gender-, spiritually-, economically- and culturally-responsive, trauma-informed, humble, kind, and competent waysFollows HIPAA guidelines and maintains the highest level of confidentiality and privacy at all times when dealing with client information, paying special attention to any additional risks present when using telehealth software and programmingProvides therapeutic services to assigned caseload in ways that seek to promote individual, program and system-level approaches that foster health and resilience, increase necessary supports while reducing gaps in service and barriers to social inclusionProvides brief individual, family, group and marital counseling with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples with the provision of collateral counseling as neededFacilitates equitable services for recipients in person and via telehealth and telephonic options as needed, safe, appropriate, and beneficialCompletes intakes and makes referrals any additional services needed including but not limited to Agency-based individual therapy, medication evaluation and management, group therapy, and case managementProvides coordination and follow-up monitoring of services rendered to the client and family as neededMaintains or exceeds productivity standardsDevelops and/or maintains a Treatment Plan related to clients’ presenting problems and utilizing objectives and interventions that supports client strengths, goals, and choiceCompletes and/or ensures the completion of all appropriate documentation in a timely manner with correct and appropriate tone, grammar, and syntax. This includes but is not limited to Progress Notes, Informed Consents & Permission to Treat, Orientation Acknowledgement, Medical History, Assessments, etc.Collaborates effectively with clients, outside agency personnel, family members, and internal agency personnel including but not limited to supervisors, therapists, physicians, nurses, and case managers to ensure continuity of careProvides crisis assistance in situations when immediate attention is warrantedProvides community education, awareness, and support regarding of mental health and other relevant issues as ableProvides reporting of work activity to Clinical Manager as requestedParticipates in staffing and supervision with a Licensed Clinician or Licensed Clinical Social Worker as scheduled based on experience per policy as part of an overall structured supervision system for non-licensed clinicians, and displays evidence of the value of lifelong learning as related to best practices in client careParticipates in Quality Assurance & Improvement, Utilization Management, and other agency and system functionsOther activities or responsibilities as needed per supervisor or agency

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Master’s degree requiredMaster’s in social work, counseling, or psychology preferredMaster’s in other disciplines must be accompanied by at least 2 years of service to vulnerable and resilient populationsMaster’s in other disciplines must provide a graduate transcript with a minimum of 12 hours of study in related social work, counseling, or psychology

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

Any additional certification or training as requested by the supervisor or Agency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Exhibits proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointExhibits capacity to learn and utilize electronic medical records and other online software programs quickly and effectivelyDemonstrates professional written, verbal, and nonverbal communicationDemonstrates ability to set priorities for tasks, to work effectively under minimal supervision, exceptionally organized, described by others as a self-starter, reliable, dependable, and motivatedDemonstrates eagerness and ease in learning and implementing new technologies, strategies, and behavioral interventionsDemonstrates an understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), their potential effect on the health and well-being of individuals, and utilizes best practices to offer trauma-sensitive and trauma-informed care

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with all clients and family members as well as all levels and facets of agency personnelContributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of Pathways and West Tennessee HealthcareFlexible and innovative, exhibiting the initiative to function with limited supervisionAddresses interpersonal conflict concerning colleagues or supervisors with humility, respect, and frankness, and follows the chain of command when needed to resolve issues effectively and timelyAble to use nonviolent, crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques as neededAble to work well under pressure

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

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.