Behavioral Health Clinician Murfreesboro

Mental-Health-Cooperative; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative in Tennessee seeks an experienced therapist focusing on children, youth, and adults. You will provide individual and group therapy, promote mental health, and conduct enrollment assessments.

Collaborate with care teams, use evidence-based modalities, develop treatment plans, evaluate progress, and refer to community resources as needed. The role emphasizes quick access to care, high responsiveness, and coordination with primary care providers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mental Health field and TN licensure (LPC/MHSP, LCSW or LMFT).
• Experience delivering individual and group therapy to children, youth, and adults.
• Develop and implement collaborative treatment plans.
• Familiarity with crisis intervention and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Engage in therapy with Consumers experiencing serious mental illness and related conditions.
• Utilize evidence-based modalities to counsel Consumers and families.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans with clients.
• Coordinate with care teams and external resources to improve outcomes.
• Complete enrollment assessments and document organizational standards.

Skills

Therapy

Counseling

Assessment

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Mental Health

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!Job Summary: To perform a combination of behavioral health clinical responsibilities, with a primary focus on therapy for children, youth, and adults. Provide therapy to individuals and groups, promoting optimum mental health and wellness. Will be responsible for conducting enrollment assessments as needed.Pos i tion R e s ponsibil i t i e s :1. Engage in therapy with Consumers experiencing serious and persistent mental illness, serious emotional disturbances, substance abuse, suicidality, relationship issues, and other stressors.2. 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.3. Develop and implement treatment plans collaboratively with Consumer based on clinical experience and knowledge.4. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and Consumers’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.5. Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in consumer’s status.6. Refer Consumers or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.7. Meet with families, clinic providers, care managers and other team members to collaborate on Consumer goals and improve their outcomes.8. 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.9. Provide quick access to care via high responsiveness and proactive engagement to eligible individuals and referral partners.10. Perform enrollment process for individuals who have been referred to MHC, evaluating needs for all service lines (Care Management, Medication Management, Therapy).11. Complete all enrollment assessment documentation to organizational standards.12. Disposition Consumer to appropriate external resources for other mental health services when ineligible for MHC services.13. Identify individuals that are in need of crisis services rather than routine intake. If appropriate, facilitate crisis intervention.14. Assist in resolving any grievance received from a consumer regarding referral.15. Utilize Intake Committee for all consumers who meet criteria who have a history of violence, sexual crimes or serious criminal activity. Write completed intake and email to Intake Committee for review. Contact consumer with decision.16. Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.17. Meet productivity standards as indicated by department goals.Other R es pon s ibi l it i e s :Res pon sib l e f o r a t t end i n g a ll m a nd a t o ry i n - s e r v ices, c on ti nu ing e du c a ti o n an d an n ua l h ea lth re q u i r e m en tsC omp ly w ith a ll C o rp o rate C o mp l ia n ce po l i ci e s, p ractices a n d p ro c e du resRe po rt a ll un e t h ical a ct i v ities to s upe r v isor, Corp o ra t e C o mp l i an c e O f f i c e , V a lu e s H o tline n u m b e r or H u m a n R e s ou rce Di r e ct o rCo m p ly w ith a ll O SHA an d s a f e ty po l i cies, p r a ctic e s, a n d p roc e d u re s . R e p o rt a ll un s a fe p r a ctic e s o r accid e n ts to s u p e r v iso r , S a f e ty Su p e r v isor and / o r O S HA Co o rd i na t o rW i ll b e c o m p l i an t w ith t h e r e le v an t re g u l a ti on s c on c e rn i n g th e p r i v a cy an d s e c u r i ty o f c on s u m e r ’ s p rot e c t e d hea l t h i n f o r m a ti o n (PHI) a s e s t ab l i s he d b y t h e H e a lth I n s u r a n ce P o rta b i l ity an d A c c o u n t a b i l ity A ct o f 1 9 9 6 (HI P AA)P a rtic i pa t e in p r oa cti v e te a m e f fo rts to a c h ie v e d e pa r t me n t a l a n d c o mp a n y g oa lsP e r f o rm o t he r d u ti e s a s a ssi g nedPro v ide l eade r s h ip to o t he rs t h r ou g h e x a m p le an d s ha r i n g o f k no w le d g e /skil lFollow a ll po l i cies a n d p ro c e d u res s e t b y th e A g en c yE sse n t i a l S k i l l s a nd E x pe r i e n c e :Master’s degree (M.A., M.S.) in Mental Health fieldLicensed or License-eligible with either with LPC/MHSP, LCSW or LMFT in the state of TN.E sse n t i a l R e quir e m e n ts for the P os i tion:Valid Tennessee Driver’s LicenseAcceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)Acceptable Criminal Background InvestigationPersonal Automobile InsuranceCore Competen c i e s :Team OrientedAssist teammates as neededCollaborativeCreates and maintains a climate in which teammates want to do their bestRecovery FocusedIndividualized care deliveryProgress notes reflect quality serviceTolerance/patience to work through barriersSide by side philosophyTime Management/OrganizationMeet deadlinesPrepared for meetingsDocumentation is completed timelyPlan for time offPrioritize wellSelf-Disciplined & InitiativeFlexibleIntegrity and TrustHonestyProfessionalismDependabilityStrong follow-throughApproachabilityEngagement skillsCrisis management skillsAbility to give and accept feedbackAbility to work collaboratively with other departmentsCompassionate and empatheticGood listenerInnovativeP h y s i ca l De ma nds a n d W o r k E n v ironm e n t :T h e p h y sical de m and s an d w o rk e n v i r onmen t c ha rac t e r i stics de scr ib e d h e re a re re p res e n t a ti v e o f t ho s e tha t must b e me t b y a n e mp lo y e e t o s u c c e s s f u l l y pe r f o r m t h e e ss e n ti a l f u n cti on s o f th is j ob . R ea s o n a b le a cc om mo d a ti o n s m a y b e m a d e t o en a b le in d i v id ua ls w ith d isa b i l ities t o p e r f o rm t h e e ss e n ti a l f u n cti on s .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: Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug CoverageHealth Savings AccountDental & Vision InsuranceBasic Life and AD&D InsuranceShort- & Long-Term DisabilitySupplemental Life InsuranceCancer & Critical Illness InsuranceAccident Insurance403b - Retirement PlanCalm App for medication and mental healthGym membership discountsPet InsuranceMental 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.