Behavioral Health Therapist

Behavioral Health Therapist

Co-Credentialed Therapist

Hours : Tuesday - Friday

Status : Full Time

Reports to : Behavioral Health Director

The Co-Credentialed Behavioral Health Therapist reporting to the Behavioral Health Director, will be working out of the Shannon West Homeless Youth Center providing individual therapy and group counseling to program participants / outside referrals, initial mental health assessments, document eligibility for programs, and crisis intervention as needed.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities :

• Conduct initial interview / intake and needs assessment for program participants and referrals
• Assist clients in addressing addictive disorders, mood disorders, depression, suicidal ideations, domestic violence, issues of mental and emotional health, family, parenting, marital problems and gender issues
• Effectively explain public social services programs and assist clients with the application and follow up to assure services are received
• Create client driven case plans in concert with clients that reflect the needs and desires of the client
• Responsible for intake paperwork, treatment plans, weekly case notes, monthly / quarterly progress reviews and discharge summaries
• Organize and facilitate daily groups according to the group schedule. Maintain group log following the completion of the group
• Attend weekly team meetings
• Report all program violations within 24 hours of incident
• Participate in multi-agency, multidisciplinary teams to report and review client progress
• Attends court hearings when necessary
• Acts as a resource to other HELP departments (i.e. When clients are in crisis)
• Assess and provide services clients in primary living environment
• Work closely with the Case Managers and Supervisors from other departments in order to provide a cohesive service plan for each individual client
• Completion and maintenance of clinical records in accordance with HELP standards and protocols, entering data in HMIS and / or Patagonia for all clients immediately following assessment, or counseling session
• Participate in multi-agency, multi-disciplinary teams to report and review client progress
• Maintain clear boundaries with all clients and providers
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, Behavioral Health for needs of the clients and / or HELP

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :