School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist (LGSW, LICSW, LPC, ALPC or Masters Level SW) Pocahontas Co

School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist (LGSW, LICSW, LPC, ALPC or Masters Level SW) Pocahontas Co.

Marlinton, WV 24954

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Education Level Graduate Degree

Our children are in a mental health crisis. Are you interested in improving their quality of life while working with a dynamic team of behavioral health and education professionals? This position provides psychosocial assessment of the individual and family, including limitations, deficits, and strengths in their current situation and environment, as well as functional level. May conduct a psychiatric social work assessment according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Develops treatment plans with appropriate and competent interventions. The therapist will provide services designed to meet patients' specific mental health and substance abuse needs as they relate to their diagnosis. The therapist will be working with a nationally-recognized prevention program.

Job Objective:
The School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for ensuring that the medically related emotional and social needs of our adolescent and adult patients are met and maintained on an individual basis in accordance with policies and procedures and current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The LGSW will provide services designed to meet the specific mental health and/or substance abuse needs of patients related to their diagnosis.

• Engage patients and families in active care planning to focus on patients' behavioral, clinical, social, and environmental concerns and needs.

• Apply social work theory, knowledge, methods, ethics, and the professional use of self in social work practice, including assessment, planning, intervention, counseling, evaluation, and case.

• Conduct clinical or psychotherapeutic services under the clinical supervision of another experienced and credentialed behavioral health professional, including individual, family, and group methodologies.

• Assess the patient's knowledge of their behavioral health condition and provide education and self-management support based on their preferences.

• Will provide direct care management to a high-risk population and provide clinical consultation to other care team members. Works cooperatively with treatment team members, individuals, and the family to provide services to meet the goals developed in the patient's treatment care plan.

• Provide therapeutic interventions to the patient in order to enhance and foster the patient's optimal functioning and interactions.

• Continually assess patient needs, service availability, and appropriateness of treatment plan.

• Create and maintain a comprehensive inventory of local community resources, improve accessibility for patients and providers, and link patients with the appropriate support services.

• Provide the collaborative documentation for service delivery, including treatment goals, progress notes, and billing, and submit said documentation as specified by set standards.

• Promotes positive inter-department cooperation. Willingly participates in appropriate committees or task forces and demonstrates positive behavior in identifying and resolving complex or out-of-policy problems.

• Other projects and duties as assigned. Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) and the facility.

• Assist patients, family members, or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy; and communicate with them courteously and respectfully.

• Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.

• Identify yourself in a pleasant and positive manner.

• Take responsibility for helping the patient.

• Assist in the orientation/training of new members of the care team.

• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow members of the care team.

• Assist others in the performance of their assignments.

• Seek out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked.

• Consider…