Counselor/art therapist job description

Other activities will include case staffings in a team environment, training's and connecting with some of the other people/agencies (customers) in a human service system that we work in. We encourage people to be active in the community. Documentation of your services is very important. However GMFS uses an advance electronic record system that make this part of the job go very well. Finally, because we really like to focus on the family system and meet them where they are at, we ask that you plan for some non-traditional hours, afternoons and early evenings (4-5).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Counselor Level: High School Diploma with 4000 hours of working with children and families under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional; Bachelor’s degree with 2000 hours of working with children and families under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional or Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field and completed a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields or; Master’s degree in human services related field.

Therapist Level: Master’s degree in human services related field. Licensure candidate or a fully Licensed Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP) in Minnesota.

Experience: Demonstrated ability to work with children and families experiencing mental health issues in a direct care/counseling role.

Skills & Knowledge: Familiar with a variety of counseling techniques and theories to aid in the care and treatment of individuals with mental health needs such as: behavior modifications for children, child development education, communication, decision-making skills, anger management, social skills, leisure, self-esteem and basic home budgeting.

GMFS has a competitive compensation and benefits package for fulltime including health insurance, paid leave time, 403b retirement plan with match after one year, employer paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, long term disability, short term disability, vision, dental, wellness program, NICE Healthcare, EAP and paid parental leave. Clinical Supervision is offered with a board certified clinical supervisor as you work toward your own professional license as a Therapist (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC) which is a $4,000-$5,000 dollar benefit, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Adler Master Graduate School Partnership (up to 30% discounts) and much more. Part-time: Nice Healthcare, 403b retirement plan with prorated match after one year and EAP.

GMFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Helping Hands Health Services (HHHS) was established in 2010.

Our mission statement is the core of our belief systems:
"It Takes A Village To Raise A Child".

HHHS vision is to invest in the community by providing services to children, adolescents, adults, and families as a whole. HHHS creates and promotes a supportive plan of care with goals for a person to gain through healthy building skills, one on one counseling, building effective daily life skills, teaching healthy nutrition while promoting wellness, independent life skills, social skills, vocational rehabilitation, resume building skills, employment training, educational preparations, role modeling, hopefulness, therapeutic support systems and community resources. Since services are provided in age-appropriate environments within our communities, we have the ability to accommodate school, employment, and personal schedules of those we serve.

HHHS believes that all people deserve respect and dignity, and all traditional beliefs are incorporated into our services. Helping Hands Health Services is committed to improving the mental and physical wellbeing of all our diverse communities that we collectively serve throughout the valley. All services are aimed at the growth of each individual through their own village of professional supports.
We are seeking an experienced, communicative, and compassionate clinician to join our team and support the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of our clients. In this role, you will work directly with clients to actively listen to problems and concerns and suggest healthy and productive ways of coping with those issues. This role requires someone who enjoys working closely with people-not just with clients, but also with other members of our team and occasionally outside agencies.

Clinician Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular appointments with clients who wish to converse with a mental health professional within the community or the client's home.
- Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients
- Implement various treatments and protocols to provide guidance and appropriately address client situations
- Continually assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing treatments
- Educate and involve family members or other loved ones in the treatment process when necessary
- Record and maintain adequate notes about client visits
- When required, refer clients to outside sources or agencies that can better address their needs
- Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each and every client situation
- Maintain all required licenses and the appropriate insurance

Work Hours and Benefits

HHHS is seeking both full time and part time clinicians. Clinicians will have a flexible schedule to meet both the needs of the assigned clients and personal commitments. HHHS offers employee benefits such as health insurance and 401K options. This position is in-home or community based.

Mental Health Counselor Qualifications and Skills:

Must have knowledge and understanding of Family Systems Theory; Family Centered Practices, family dynamics, shared/unshared parenting and evidence treatment-based philosophies of family-based services; ability to relate well with families of varied lifestyles, backgrounds, and ethnicities. Must have the ability to use psychotherapy and psych-education skills which include Behavioral management, Mental health disorders, etc. Have knowledge of and the ability to access community resources; experience and knowledge of evidenced based treatment in cultural diversity; substance abuse; domestic violence; crisis intervention; medication; effects of child abuse/neglect and trauma on child and adult development, etc. Ability to follow behavioral treatments plans, assessment and progress documents. Provide treatment that promotes dignity, independence, individuality, strengths, privacy, and choice. Protect and maintain all HIPPA requirements. Ensure clients obtain all services in a timely manner, while demonstrating ethical boundaries in a professional manner at all times. Knowledgeable of the scope of Behavioral Health work and participate in meeting all documentation and report requirements. Attend all required meetings internally and externally. Responsible for coordination of services with the Case Worker, Director of Services, and all entities involved minimally on a weekly manner. Responsible for attending all trainings, supervision, field observations, and required meetings outlined for all providers and contractors.

PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS:
Speaking, hearing, seeing, sitting, standing, bending, keyboarding, light lifting, driving, and writing.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED:

LPC, LCSW, LAC, or LMSW preferred, but will consider any candidate with a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology and /or directly related field with a lower or independent license with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health. Three to five years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified preferred, along with experience working with diverse populations. Consideration will be given to candidates recently graduated with a master's degree and pursuing an associate level license. Candidate must be able to pass background check and have an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card. Must be able to work collaboratively in a rural multicultural setting.

Summit Behavioral Health is owned and operated by Delphi Behavioral Health Group, a network of mental health and addiction treatment centers across the country. We are fully committed to Delphi's mission of bringing a new standard of quality to the addiction treatment industry in the United States. From utilizing the best clinical methods and modalities to staffing our facilities with fully-licensed and uniquely compassionate clinical and medical professionals, Delphi is dedicated to making a lasting difference in its clients.

The Clinician is responsible for providing confidential addictions counseling, education and support to individuals, families, and the community, and for promoting healthy lifestyles and healthy choices. Under the supervision of a Clinical Director, the Clinician will provide clinical services in including, but not limited to, assessment, group, individual, and family sessions, and other modalities to clients and their families according to demonstrated competence.
Why Join Our Team?

Summit Behavioral health team members enjoy the advantages of serving clients in a progressive, interactive and innovative environment while accessing generous benefits offered by an established and substantial organization. We are a community of caregivers sharing the common goal of recovery. As an integral part of the team which provides the road to healing and wellness to our clients and families, you will be the change you want to see.

Benefits Include:

Generous PTO
Medical Benefits - variety of robust plans to select from
Dental Benefits - PPO and DMO options available
Vision Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Supplemental Medical Benefits & Additional Ancillary Benefits
401(K)
Pet Discount Plan

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assessing clients using the standardized or evidence-based assessment tools and diagnosing clients for substance disorders using the DSM 5
Obtaining previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode
Collaborating with the client in order to develop a written treatment plan that is client-centered and recovery oriented and includes goals and measurable objectives
Reviewing clients throughout the treatment episode according to ASAM PPC-2R, to determine the need for continued services or discharge/transfer
Reviewing and, where necessary, revising the substance abuse counseling portion of the client treatment plan to address emerging problems
Contacting referral sources, providing case consultation and coordination with referral sources (for example: mental health treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, the Youth and Family Services)
Participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned clients
Documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals and follow-up in the client's clinical record, providing appropriate signatures and dating of such entries, including those made in electronic records
Acts as first point of contact for clients, counselors, and office staff when the Clinical Director is unavailable.
Knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders and associated co-morbidities
Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery program and process Knowledge of all applicable Federal, State and Regional regulations, including Accreditation standards that govern treatment of Substance Use Disorders including confidentiality, patient rights, ethics and discrimination

Delphi Behavioral Health Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Requirements:

Education/Experience Qualifications:

Master Level

Experience with Abstinence Based and MAT Programing a Plus

Licenses and Certifications:

Licensed or Registered Intern with the state of New Jersey, LAC, LPC, LSW or LCSW