Description :

1. Provided behavioral health services throughout the metro area.
2. Services include but are not limited to mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, assessment and referral services, crisis intervention, medication management, community programming, parenting, and continuous education for mental health professionals.
3. Provided services in client's homes, schools, employment location or other appropriate community locations and our clinics and emphasizes cognitive/behavioral treatment, solution-focused and problem-solving modalities; and provide play therapy and client and person-centered interventions.
4. Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
5. Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts.
6. Encouraged clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
7. Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
8. Counseled clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Master's Of Social Work

Description :

1. Monitors and trains Clients on psychotropic medications, as well as, managing symptoms of medications and diabetes.
2. Completes confidential billing information.
3. Runs mental health groups for clients to enhance their mental well-being.
4. Attends client staffings and clinical supervisions monthly.
5. Assists clients out in the community: grocery shopping, doctors' appointments, and socialization activities.
6. Provides a clean and safe environment for Clients.
7. Assists Clients in managing finances and budgeting monthly funds.
8. Accesses resources and benefits for Clients.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Master's In Social Work

Description :

1. Collaborated with nursing home facility staff, in conjunction with federal and state departments to reintegrate nursing home clients who were seeking to live in the community.
2. Assessed, identified, and responded to emergency or crisis needs of the client.
3. Identified clients' preferences, strengths and barriers before transitioning clients into the community.
4. Initiated linkages with housing and community services that supported transition from the nursing home to the community.
5. Maintained and initiated relationships with Federal Healthcare & Family Services, and State Department of Mental Health to achieve target goals and clinical case reviews.
6. Completed home visits of transitioned clients to monitor stability while living in the community.
7. Attended meetings and trainings necessary for professional development and as required by the agency.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Psychology

Description :

1. Assisted the Program Manager with many of their duties around community linkage needs, managing the congregate living site and teaching activities of daily living to clients.
2. Communicated site and client's issues though the communication log/memo book and shift report procedures as required.
3. Maintained clean and safe general environment of the sites and grounds, including reporting safety or health issues as required, the practice of infection control and knowledge of blood borne pathogens.
4. Participated in the planning and implementing of a client's treatment plan as a member of the Community Support Team.
5. Provided problem solving and remedial counseling to clients.
6. Assisted other site staff with assessing problematic client behavior and identifying interventions by which to minimize potential concerns.
7. Served as a link between client, agency and community by assisting client with accessing and maintaining needed resources and entitlements.
8. Monitored and educated clients on medication usage, symptoms and side effects.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Criminal Justice

Description :

1. Provided crisis counseling for mentally ill adults, adolescents, and minor children.
2. Documented compliance for Medicaid billing.
3. Motivated clients by providing successful steps and clear communication to build self-esteem and behavioral health.
4. Provided behavior modification techniques to children with behavioral and mental health issues.
5. Provided group therapy to teens and adolescents.
6. Assisted teens and adolescents with conflict resolution strategies and anger management techniques.
7. Provided alternative intervention strategies to children and adolescents with behavioral problems.
8. Connecting with clients Skills Used various learned techniques that work well for each client indvidually.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

MS

Description :

1. Responsible for providing clinical services under the direction of the Mental Health Coordinator.
2. Providing individual and group counseling to inmates with the goals of reducing maladaptive behavior and fostering effective psychological functioning.
3. Providing crisis intervention services to inmates as referred by institutional and medical staff or by self-referral.
4. Completion of Clinical Service Reports of inmates as assigned by the Mental Health Coordinator.
5. Providing training in human behavior and mental health issues to institutional staff.
6. Completion of relevant clinical documentation in the health record regarding the inmate's participation in mental health treatment.
7. Providing consultation to the institutional MD in determining appropriate medications to treat anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

Psychology

Description :

1. Provider of services to improve the psychosocial barriers that impede the development or enhancement of skills necessary to function.
2. Submitted initial certifications and concurrent reviews in a timely manner.
3. Provided individual intervention skills to the clients when needed which relates directly to the individualized goals and objectives specified in the ISRP.
4. Provided services that are based on psychological treatment principles.
5. Specifically, those that include counseling and therapy services that reduce behavioral problems; Changed behavior by improving interpersonal skills.
6. Used role playing to aid in facilitating interpersonal growth and change in socialization skills, communication skills, and problem solving/conflict resolution adaptation skills.
7. Maintained a working relationship with teachers and school administration to ensure goals and objectives of client are being met.
8. Development of individual day-to-day skills necessary for the client to comply with taking prescribed medications.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Counseling

Description :

1. Responsible for providing counseling and casework services to children aged 0-17 years of age.
2. Responsible for assessing a client's mental status through interviews or observations and then developing treatment plans or making referrals.
3. Required to provide crisis intervention services to clients who are a danger to themselves or others.
4. Required to monitor client's treatment progress and keep track of their mental status.
5. Counseling is provided in the home or in the community in both individual and/or group setting.
6. Issues addressed include incorrigibility, truancy, school failure, depression, and peer pressure along with many others.
7. Provided purpose is to improve an individual's mental health or treat mental illness.
   

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Mental Health

Description :

1. Screening and Assessment of inmates for mental health issues.
2. Referrals when appropriate to the Unit Psychiatrist or Psychologist.
3. Assist and document psychiatric Clinic by teleconference with the Unit Psychiatrist and the patient's.
4. Follow up's with Patient's on psychiatric medication.
5. Crisis Intervention including suicide precaution.
6. Staff training on suicide prevention, crisis intervention and signs of psychiatric disorders.
7. Skills Used treatment team approach, educational tools, theories in counseling.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

MS In Psychology

Description :

1. Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of individuals based on need and request.
2. Provide written clinical assessment and monitoring of inmates identified as high risk for suicide at the Washtenaw County Jail, and adhere to suicide prevention program.
3. Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of judges, inmates and co-workers in a multidisciplinary multicultural setting.
4. Coordinate services with hospital emergencies, psychiatric hospitals, courts, community corrections, and the Center for Forensic Psychiatry.
5. Respond to crisis situations and to triage appropriately.
6. Knowledge of the emergency petition process in the State of Michigan, with the ability to recognize imminent warning signs for suicide and/or self-harm, homicide and substance abuse/withdraw symptoms.
7. Working knowledge of the correctional mental health care as defined by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Master In Method

Description :

1. Attended required staff meetings.
2. Conducted screenings and assessments.
3. Crisised Assessment and Stabilization.
4. Provided brief supportive counseling.
5. Coordinated telepsychiatry efforts.
6. Provided on-call support to the facility for emergent issues.
7. Facilitated inpatient hospitalization as needed.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Senior

Education

BS

Description :

1. Provided direct service to individuals.
2. Included conducting assessment interviews, providing on-going therapy, participating in supervision and training, and providing crisis intervention services, if needed.
3. Serviced and supported should be provided in ways that are considerate of an individual dignity and respect.
4. Provided on-call services for individuals in crisis in rotation with other QMHPs.
5. Provided for coordination and linkage with community agencies.
6. Prepared necessary service documentation and evaluation as required by the Policies and Procedures Manual, and ensure review by Supervisor and /or LMP when required.
7. Maintained involvement in other agency programs.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MS

Description :

1. Qualified Mental Health Professional Member of Rapid Assessment & Prevention Team.
2. Provided psychosocial rehabilitation.
3. Conducted hospital discharge assessments and ANSA documentation.
4. Created client recovery plans.
5. Responded to casework needs.
6. Determined curriculum and supervised teachers for PE/Wellness program.
7. Guided clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BA

Description :

1. Qualified Professional Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and participate in Person-Centered Planning.
2. Assisted in behavior crisis situations as needed and respond appropriately during crisis being able to defuse and deescalate behavior crisis according to NCI Interventions.
3. Understood and maintained Client Rights and Confidentiality.
4. Provided intensive case management to consumers to include planning, linkage, and referral to supports with monitoring and follow up as needed.
5. Convened Child and Family Team meetings for all assigned consumers according to state and internal policy.
6. Completed initial development and ongoing revision of the PCP and ensure its implementation.
7. Monitored and documented the status of the consumer's progress and effectiveness of strategies and interventions outlined in the PCP.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelor Of Science

Description :

1. Advised patients on community resources, made referrals, and devised realistic treatment plans.
2. Communicated with relatives of patients about diagnoses and treatment programs.
3. Presented case history material for review and discussion with other staff members.
4. Acted as an advocate for client rights.
5. Provided mental health support to homeless clients, and connected them with community resources to avoid homelessness and starvation.
6. Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
7. Scheduled and transported patients to and from doctor appointments.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MS