Behavioral Health Therapist

Job Title

This position provides mental health therapy and substance use disorder counseling to assigned consumers of Juneau County.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides mental health therapy and substance use disorder counseling to assigned consumers of Juneau County. Currently Juneau County has two openings for this role, one in an outpatient setting and another in the CCS Program offering support in the community. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

• Provides mental health therapy/treatment including individual, family, and group treatment. This would include face to face, phone contact, telehealth, and written correspondence.
• Conducts mental health evaluations and assessments, including gathering information regarding symptoms, current and previous psychiatric medications, previous treatment or therapy, history, etc.
• Formulates diagnosis; develops treatment options with client; makes appropriate referrals to other providers and appropriate resources within and outside of Juneau County.
• Documents assessments, treatment plans, reviews, referrals, discharge planning and summaries in accordance with professional standards, agency, insurance, State and Federal guidelines.
• Performs ongoing assessment of client for risk of harm to self or others, including developing crisis plans and determining level of care when necessary.
• Completes suicide risk assessments, AUDIT, DAST, or other required psychometric testing for jail inmates.
• Serves as a member of the intake team including initial screening, emergency services, crisis stabilization, referral services, and care planning in consultation with interdisciplinary teams.
• Serves as a member of the CCS, CST, and CSP teams to develop treatment goals and plans based on assessment, evaluation, and agency guidelines. Provides Case Management services to assigned clientele.
• Works with consumers referred for Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP) services, as appropriate.
• Provides consultation, collaboration, and/or training; screening services, psycho educational, and group facilitation to internal agency divisions and community.
• Monitors medication compliance by observing medication administration, watches for side effects or signs of deterioration.
• Teaches clients about available community resources and how to independently gain access to needed services.
• Advocates and works to coordinate services and support clients in achieving treatment objectives without duplication of effort and with maximum effective use of staff time and available resources.
• Bills for all allowable services and submits billing as directed. Ensures State and insurance reporting system forms and data collection are completed on a timely basis.
• Maintains a timely and complete record for all assigned cases within agency's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system; completes required written assessments, reports, and other related paperwork/documentation as necessary.
• Develops and maintains professional knowledge and skills to enhance the programs and services provided.
• Consults with supervisors, interdisciplinary teams, and legal counsel on appropriate case-specific matters, as necessary.
• May facilitate treatment and/or other related, indicated services with groups of clients.
• May be designated to speak to the community and other organizations to provide public education.
• Participates in crisis intervention services as needed, including the potential of providing after hours services.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Interprets and applies insurance, Federal, State, municipal, and Department rules, regulations, and policies.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.
• Behaves professionally and presents an appropriate standard of grooming, hygiene, and dress that align with professional, health, and safety standards.
• Conducts self in such a way as to reflect positively on the County.
• Fosters positive working relationships and accepts new responsibilities.
• Learns and understands the safe practices for the job being performed and complies with the safe work practices and personal protective requirements for the job.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Marriage and…