We are now seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Therapist (LCSW) to join our clients team in Paola, Kansas.
Shift:
M-F 8am-5pm or 9am-5pm plus 1 weekend per month if possible
Pay:
$55,000.00 to $80,000.00 Annually
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 currently be licensed in this State as a Psychologist or Licensed Therapist/Counselor/Social Worker or Registered Intern or a similarly clinically therapeutic field
- Master Level Therapist: LMSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
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Minimum of two years' experience working in a mental health field is preferred
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Experience working in a substance abuse/detox facility is preferred
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Flexibility in work arrangements; you may be asked to perform the same task for an extended period of time of two perform different tasks on the same day
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Strong communication skills amongst clients and within all necessary departments
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Ability to work alone when taking calls or covering evening and/or night shifts
- Able to utilize an electronic medical record
General Responsibilities:
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Responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating, and implementing of the program in accordance with state and TJC Standards
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Responsible for developing individualized, person centered treatment plans for clients that include measurable and time-limited goals and objectives, and express the strengths, needs, goals and preferences of the client in their own language
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Conducts follow up therapy sessions that follow the goals and objectives listed in the treatment plan
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Completes Assessments in a timely manner to obtain admission baseline, and re-assesses according to company policy
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Completes treatment plan reviews according to company standards
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Acts as the mental health liaison between nursing and operations staff for their assigned caseload
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Provides on-to-one intervention and follow-up of clients who suffer from substance abuse and/or mental health complications
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Provides input to facility administration regarding treatment response and progress reports of clients on a regularly scheduled basis?
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Monitors all psychiatric/psychological clinical services provided for caseload
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Monitors and documents treatment responses of the clients in their caseload
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Ensure complete, accurate, and timely entries are made for each client contact
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Performs Biopsychosocial assessments, evaluates mental health status of clients, and performs follow-ups in a timely manner
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Monitors that standards of care are in accordance with NCCHC/ACA or accepted psychological standards
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ls willing to be a member of the Quality Assurance Committee or sub-committees and/or assists in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria, and demonstrates willingness to apply the company’s standards of Quality Assurance.
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Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar
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Prepares monthly reports which reflect performance
- Submits copies of required monthly reports to the designated Supervisor
- Actively assists with the detection and prevention of client suicide
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Actively communicates with the Clinical Director and Utilization Review in regards to the status and progress, or lack thereof of their clients.
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Additional duties as assigned.
For immediate consideration for this Mental Health Therapist position in Paola, KS, please apply or email Marisa.Tice@adeccona.com
Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.