Description
The Clinical Mental Health Professional utilises clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care, assess crisis situations, and provide family and individual treatment.
This position works collaboratively with patients, significant others, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and treat various mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders, modifying care plans to reflect changes in patient status
- Refer patients to other services to improve their well-being, such as community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, or other mental health providers
- Develop a discharge plan with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
- Organise and prioritise daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patient needs
- Perform behavioural health consultations, conduct psychosocial assessments, and provide supportive, crisis, bereavement, and other behavioural health interventions as necessary
- Educate, communicate, and coordinate with multiple patient care teams and outside agencies to ensure quality care and timely discharge
Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited institution
- Current State Licensure as a CSW, LCSW, LMFT, or CMHC
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Computer skills, including email and word processing
Benefits:
- Pay range: $35.60 - $54.93 per hour
- Benefits eligible: yes
- Part-time position, 24 scheduled weekly hours