Behavioral Health _ Shannon West Homeless Youth Center Co-Credentialed Therapist

Behavioral Health

Co-Credentialed Therapist

Hours: Monday - Thursday

Status: Full Time

Reports to: Behavioral Health Director

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial interview/intake and needs assessment for program participants and referrals.
• Provide individual therapy and group counseling to program participants and outside referrals.
• Provide initial mental health assessments and document eligibility for programs.
• Assist clients in addressing addictive disorders, mood disorders, depression, suicidal ideations, domestic violence, issues of mental and emotional health, family, parenting, marital problems and gender issues.
• Effectively explain public social services programs and assist clients with the application and follow up to assure services are received.
• Create client driven case plans in concert with clients that reflect the needs and desires of the client.
• Responsible for intake paperwork, treatment plans, weekly case notes, monthly/quarterly progress reviews and discharge summaries.
• Organize and facilitate daily groups according to the group schedule. Maintain group log following the completion of the group.
• Attend weekly team meetings.
• Report all program violations within 24 hours of incident.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Participate in multi-agency, multidisciplinary teams to report and review client progress.
• Attends court hearings when necessary.
• Acts as a resource to other HELP departments (ie. When clients are in crisis)
• Assess and provide services clients in primary living environment.
• Work closely with the Case Managers and Supervisors from other departments in order to provide a cohesive service plan for each individual client.
• Completion and maintenance of clinical records in accordance with HELP standards and protocols, entering data in HMIS and/or Patagonia for all clients immediately following assessment, or counseling session.
• Participate in multi-agency, multi-disciplinary teams to report and review client progress.
• Maintain clear boundaries with all clients and providers.
• Performs other duties, as may be assigned

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family or related field and 3 years experience.
• Must have current LCSW, Psychologist, LADC, LCADC, CPC or MFT license or internship, valid in the state of Nevada and maintain licensure.
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening. Random drug screenings are performed.
• Must have a current NV driver's license and clean DMV record. Driver History Reports are required to be submitted on a quarterly basis.
• On call as scheduled to address crisis intervention.