Position Summary:

Grassroots has an opening for OMHC Clinician who will provide assessment and counseling to patients and their family members at the Grassroots Outpatient Mental Health Clinic/Substance Use Disorder Crisis Stabilization Center. The OMHC Clinician will conduct intakes and provide individual, family, and couples therapy; prepare treatment planning; and conduct group therapy. The OMHC Clinician will also complete SUD assessments and make recommendations for treatment. This position works Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling/Psychology.
LGPC required.
At least 1+ years training/experience working in a mental health setting.

Position Responsibilities:

Conduct intake and psychosocial assessment with OMHC, Crisis Stabilization, Urgent Care, and SUD clients.
Conduct family, group, couple or individual psychotherapy as needed.
Contribute to client’s development and help them maintain stable functioning.
Assist in the early detection of at-risk clients.
Assist in the development of plans to prevent worsening of client’s condition.
Provide Psycho-educational classes to promote education that either supplements or replaces individual consultative treatment.
Determine the urgency of client’s need.
Provide treatment to children, adolescents, and adults.
Render immediate and appropriate guidance as well as therapy for members in need of clinical services or in crisis.
Provide clinical consultation in regard to family interactions, community resources and socio-cultural determinants.
Provide counseling, resource information, telephone assessment and referrals.
Provides multidimensional assessment and clinical evaluation, including diagnostic impression and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
Completes and maintains accurate records or reports regarding clients' history and progress, services provided, or other required information
Counsels clients to assist in overcoming barriers, adjusting to life, and/or making changes and refers clients to community or social service programs as appropriate
Assists clients in removing barriers to treatment by seeking psychiatric evaluation, coordinating medical stabilization, applying for health insurance, seeking grant funding for treatment services, and/or collaborating with clients’ natural supports when necessary
Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical conditions to determine the appropriate level of care
Through follow-ups, reviews and evaluates clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment or action plans
Intervenes as an advocate for clients to resolve imminent problems in crisis situations
Coordinates follow through with mental health professionals, courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies
Collaborates with other professionals to assess client needs and/or plan treatments
Provides clients or community members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary
Other duties as assigned, required or needed.

Agency-wide Responsibilities:

Reads 100% of all email communications and responds to emails in a timely manner prior or during their shifts
Participates in supervision, in-service training, and staff meetings
Maintains good working relationships with co-workers and positively contributes to group morale
Completes all administrative duties including time sheets, leave requests, etc.
Participates in special task forces, committees, or special projects as needed
Uses appropriate channels of communication to resolve conflicts with other staff
Interacts with staff, clients, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner

Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency in treating the span of developmental stages
Previous training cum experience in group cum family therapy
Proficiency in different treatment modalities regarding individual, family, group and child therapy
Knowledge of behavioral therapy and concepts
Computer skills with various software and the internet

Work Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard
Must be able to lift 25lbs
Must be willing to use own vehicle for company-related transportation, including obtaining medications from the pharmacy, attending community meetings, etc.
Works some holiday shifts during the year
Shared office space.

Pay: $74,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

Clinical counseling: 1 year (Required)
Crisis intervention: 1 year (Required)
Mental health counseling: 1 year (Required)
Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

LGPC (Required)

Work Location: In person

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