Behavioral Health Clinician - Floater

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) delivers behavioral health services across Tennessee with a mission to support mentally ill individuals and families.

This role focuses on enrollment assessments and therapy delivered remotely via telephone and telehealth, with in-person therapy at Cleveland & Chattanooga clinics as needed. The position covers Cleveland & Chattanooga locations, working Monday–Friday, with the aim of providing timely access to care and continuity of services through

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mental Health field.
• Licensed or license-eligible with LPC/MHSP, LCSW or LMFT in TN.

Responsibilities

• Perform enrollment assessments for referrals to all MHC service lines.
• Provide individual and telehealth therapy to Consumers.
• Crisis intervention when appropriate and refer to external resources as needed.
• Collaborate with care teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Document progress and communicate with clinics for continuity of care.

Skills

Enrollment assessments

Remote therapy

Crisis intervention

Individual therapy

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Mental Health field

Job description

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals. Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee. Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

Position Summary:

To perform a combination of behavioral health clinical responsibilities, including enrollment assessments to MHC services, and therapy with Consumers. This role will serve enrollment, and therapy needs remotely via telephone and telehealth, and report to MHC locations to conduct in person therapy when needs arise for continuity of care.

Location: Provide coverage for Cleveland & Chattanooga Clinic Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9:30am- 6:00pm

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform enrollment process for individuals who have been referred to MHC, evaluating needs for all service lines (Care Management, Medication Management, Therapy).
• Complete all enrollment assessment documentation to organizational standards.
• Disposition Consumer to appropriate external resources for other mental health services when ineligible for MHC services.
• Identify individuals that are in need of crisis services rather than a routine intake.
• If appropriate, facilitate crisis intervention.
• Assist in resolving any grievance received from a consumer regarding referral.
• Provide quick access to care via high responsiveness and proactive engagement to eligible individuals and referral partners.
• Utilize Intake Committee for all Consumers who meet criteria who have a history of violence, sexual crimes or serious criminal activity.
• Contact Consumer with decision.
• Engage in therapy with Consumers experiencing serious and persistent mental illness, serious emotional disturbances, substance abuse, suicidality, relationship issues, and other stressors.
• Utilize evidence based therapeutic modalities to counsel Consumers and their supports, via individual, parent/caregiver, and group sessions, to assist in overcoming challenges, utilizing coping skills, and improving outcomes.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with Consumers based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, establishing and maintaining contact with other community partners.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and Consumers’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
• Refer Consumers or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
• Meet with families, clinic providers, care managers and other team members to collaborate on Consumer goals and improve their outcomes.
• Collaborate with other staff members, primary care practice partners including pediatricians, doctors, nurse practitioners, office staff, and referral sources as assigned to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Meet productivity standards as indicated by department goals.

Other Responsibilities:

• Responsible for attending all mandatory in-services, continuing education and annual health requirements
• Comply with all Corporate Compliance policies, practices and procedures
• Report all unethical activities to supervisor, Corporate Compliance Office, Values Hotline number or Human Resource Director
• Comply with all OSHA and safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe practices or accidents to supervisor, Safety Supervisor and/or OSHA Coordinator
• Will be compliant with the relevant regulations concerning the privacy and security of consumer’s protected health information (PHI) as established by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
• Follow all policies and procedures set by the Agency

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree (M.A., M.S.) in Mental Health field
• Licensed or License-eligible with either with LPC/MHSP, LCSW or LMFT in the state of TN

Essential Requirements for the Position:

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
• Personal Automobile Insurance

Core Competencies:

• Team Oriented
• Assist teammates as needed
• Collaborative
• Creates and maintains a climate in which teammates want to do their best
• Recovery Focused
• Individualized care delivery
• Progress notes reflect quality service
• Tolerance/patience to work through barriers
• Side by side philosophy
• Time Management/Organization
• Meet deadlines
• Prepared for meetings
• Documentation is completed timely
• Plan for time off
• Prioritize well
• Self-Disciplined & Initiative
• Flexible
• Integrity and Trust
• Honesty
• Professionalism
• Dependability
• Strong follow-through
• Approachability
• Engagement skills
• Crisis management skills
• Ability to give and accept feedback
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments
• Compassionate and empathetic
• Good listener
• Innovative

Reporting to this Position:

None

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• 403b - Retirement Plan
• Calm App for medication and mental health
• Gym membership discounts
• Pet Insurance

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

MHC was founded in Nashville, Tennessee, in response to the need for assertive community-based treatment for individuals who have required frequent inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Since 1993, MHC has been passionately helping adults with severe mental illness to live quality lives in the community with our state-of-the-art treatment and support. In 1999, MHC recognized the need to support the whole family and expanded services to include children and youth. We established our non-profit agency by merging three community organizations: Urban Case Management of Meharry Community Health Center, Continuous Treatment Team of Council of Community Services, and Mobile Crisis Team of the Crisis Intervention Center. This fusion resulted in an innovative, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary approach that addresses the specialized needs of individuals living with severe behavioral health conditions and challenges related to poverty. MHC remains the only organization in the state focused solely on this population.