Mental Health Provider

Departments: Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP) or School and Outreach Services (SOS)

Job Status: Full-time or Part-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Team Manager

Positions Supervised: None

Travel Required: Varies based on assignment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan interventions driven by the client’s individual treatment plan.
• Plan activities that include group psychoeducational processes, therapeutic activities, and therapeutic outings to practice social skills.
• Model and facilitate skills through engagement with the client.
• Participate in psychoeducational trainings to carry out job duties and continue ongoing knowledge in the field.
• Actively participate in team meetings and be available as necessary for parent and school meetings.
• Complete clinical documentation correctly and in a timely fashion.
• Document client attendance, as well as attempted contact with parents/caregivers and other treatment providers when client attendance is inconsistent.
• Keep Program Team Manager informed of attendance problems and client progress toward completion of treatment goals.
• Remain informed of agency and program developments.
• Respect and demonstrate an ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Support and actively promote the vision and mission of Family Service and Guidance Center.
• Transport clients in agency or personal vehicle as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by team managers.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required; some experience preferred in working with children with behavioral and emotional health concerns.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Must successfully pass the KBI and DCF Central Registry background investigations.

Experience:

• One year of experience working with children preferred.
• Must possess and utilize sufficient interpersonal skills to promote teamwork both internally and externally.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Customer focused (internal and external)
• Team oriented and ability to get along with others
• Excellent listening skills
• Accountability
• Reliability
• Trust/Integrity
• Demonstrates adaptability/flexibility
• Developed time management skills
• Developed organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with ability to learn other software programs as necessary including Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Relationship building
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Ability to be collaborative
• Open to learning and accepting feedback
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality
• Strengths based
• Family centered
• Community based
• Culturally respectful

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand (F) 10 lbs. or less (F)

Walk (F) 11 – 20 lbs. (F)

Sit (F) 21 – 50 lbs. (O)

Manually Manipulate (O) 51 – 100 lbs. (N)

Reach Outward (O) Over 100 lbs. (N)

Reach Above Shoulder (O)

Climb (O) Push/Pull

Crawl (O) 12 lbs. or less (F)

Squat or Kneel (F) 26- 40 lbs. (O)

Bend (F) 41 – 100 lbs. (O)

Other Physical Requirements:

Must have sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children in the office or community-based settings. This position requires the physical ability to safely implement physical interventions in the event that clients exhibit out-of-control behaviors threatening the safety of the client or others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office, group room, and community-based working environment, requiring a flexible schedule and approach to daily tasks. Group assignments and scheduled working hours may fluctuate to meet changing program needs. This is a direct service position with frequent interruptions. Clients often express themselves through verbal or physical acting out. Clients may yell at staff, swear, engage in property destruction, and act in a physically aggressive manner towards staff or others. It should be expected that staff will engage in physical interventions at times in order to maintain safety.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift