Description
Position providing goal-directed supports and solution-focused interventions to achieve identified goals or objectives as set forth in the client’s individualized treatment plan. The position also facilitates services designed to assist the client with compensating for or eliminating functional deficits and interpersonal and/or environmental barriers associated with their mental illness. At times, this position will provide services to clients experiencing a psychiatric crisis with services designed to interrupt and/or ameliorate a crisis experience. As medically necessary, this position will provide assistance in the form of direct support, supervision, and/or cueing so that the client performs the task by him/herself. The majority of contacts will occur in community locations where the client lives, works, attends school and/or socializes. This position conducts activities under the direction of senior clinical staff.
Credential and Experience Requirements
Graduation from high school or equivalency is required.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the behavioral health fields such as clinical psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, rehabilitation, or a closely related degree is preferred.
Experience in lieu of or in addition to education may be considered.
Certification in the State of Kansas to provide this service is required and can be provided.
Annual trainings will also be required.
Previous experience in a community mental health center working with mentally ill or substance abusing clients is preferred. Experience in the person helping professions and occupations is desired and helpful.
Required Skills/Abilities
Obtain Certification for Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training. MOAB is an in-depth training program that teaches individuals how to recognize, reduce, and manage violent and aggressive behavior. Training provided.
Physical Requirements
- Be able to get on the floor and rise without assistance
- Have full mobility in both arms and shoulders
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking
- Be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English language
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Operate usual office equipment
- Ability to operate effectively within a wide variety of human service situations
- Be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Have the ability to move freely in the community and in a wide variety of terrain and circumstances
- Special accommodations that can successfully assist an incumbent will be provided
Additional Helpful Qualifications
- Ability to communicate in languages other than English
- Ability to communicate using American Sign Language
- Knowledge that is culturally specific
- Knowledge regarding self-help programs of recovery
- Knowledge of issues specific to older persons
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in assessment of needs assigned clients
- Assist in the development of treatment plans
- Assist clients in accessing community-based resources including providing transportation for consumers when necessary
- Assist clients in implementing tasks related to treatment plan goals
- Work with personnel of state hospitals and other agencies to assist in follow-up treatment plan development and to assist in involving resources on an appropriate level when needed
- Help develop appropriate goals in partnership with clients and empower them to successfully reintegrate into the community
- Advocate for the client to ensure that appropriate services are provided and necessary benefits are secured
- Work closely with clinical and medical staff in the provision of medication services
- Provide information and support to family members of clients
- Provide community-based services
- Respond to crisis PRN
Contact Details:
Crawford County Mental Health Center Recruitment Team
