Mental Health Clincian

We are seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join our team of professionals in providing psychiatric care to our patients.
The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and observing patient behavior, providing support to patients in crisis, and assisting in the implementation of treatment plans.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of the mental health field.
*JOB SUMMARY* Counsels’ clients regarding psychological, emotional or substance use problems and develops and implements therapeutic recovery plan by performing the following duties.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
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Develops, implements, and administers therapeutic recovery plan by performing intake assessments (BioPsychoSocial Assessment) for psychological history and compiles all pertinent documents to facilitate treatment plan.
2.
Establishes agenda and conducts treatment team sessions with clinical and medical staff.
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Observes client for abnormal physical or mental behavior and monitors progress with components of treatment plan.
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Conducts individual and group therapy sessions according to recovery plans.
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Contacts and schedules counseling sessions with family/guardian, significant others, and involved agencies.
6.
Acts as liaison with family/guardian and other agencies to reunify client with family/guardian.
and reintegrate back into community.
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Responds to any emergency/crisis situation involving clients in treatment.
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Attends staff meetings as required and performs duties as a positive role model for clients and colleagues.
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Utilizes chain of command in all aspects of program and follows organization's policies and procedures.
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Assists with community relations by ensuring all written and verbal information is clear, concise, legible, and accurate.
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Documents all external and internal interactions and relays client information according to company and governmental guidelines maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
12.
Trained and assumes back-up for admission, transfers, or discharge decisions.
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Must perform other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor.
Promotes a lifestyle of recovery and wellness.
*QUALIFICATIONS: *To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
An individual must be able to perform the duties in a positive work mode and serve as a positive role model and influence for clients and peers.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be at least 18 years of age; required health screening, TB clearance, criminal record clearance.
*1.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: *Master's degree (MA/MS) in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field required.
Licensed or license eligible.
If an employee does not have a minimum of one (1) year fulltime experience working in a program serving people with a psychiatric diagnosis, then a plan of supervision is required and will be put into place.
Valid State Drivers' License.
At least 1 year of direct mental health experience.
*2.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: *Valid State Driver’s License.
Valid First Aid / CPR certified.
Licensed/license eligible APCC, AMFT,ACSW, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or related.
*3.
LANGUAGE/CULTURAL SKILLS*: Ability to read and interpret documents such as medical records with medical terminology, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy/procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and document client behavior.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of organization.
English required, Bilingual preferred.
Solid understanding of a variety of cultures and able to effectively communicate, understand and correspond with those cultures.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $28.
00 - $32.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Psychiatry Schedule: * 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: * Tulare, CA 93274: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Preferred) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person