Children's Therapist

Communicare; Calhoun City (MS); On-site; USD 58,400 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health care provider is seeking an entry-level Health Care Provider in Calhoun City, MS. The role involves delivering evidence-based services, managing medication, and maintaining client documentation standards. Candidates should be prepared to work in various community settings and participate in crisis intervention trainings. The salary range for this full-time position is between $58,400.00 and $80,000.00 annually, offering a chance to make a significant impact in mental health care.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide evidence-based services in various settings.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems.
• Experience in participation with treatment teams and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based services in client's residences.
• Manage and monitor medication evaluations.
• Maintain an active caseload and meet documentation standards.
• Attend trainings in crisis intervention and related topics.
• Conduct meetings and serve on treatment teams.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based services while maintaining fidelity to promote continuity of care for individuals served. Provide services in the individual’s residence or other places in the community as appropriate.
• Arrange for medication evaluation, management, and monitoring.
• Appropriately utilize and accept clinical supervision to provide the highest quality mental health care possible.
• Maintain an active caseload as directed by supervisor.
• Meet all Communicare, Department of Mental Health, and Division of Medicaid standards and policies regarding patient care and documentation.
• Provide timely services and documentation as directed and meet productivity requirements.
• Work efficiently in Communicare’s Electronic Health Record system.
• Attend and/or conduct meetings and trainings as assigned. Successfully complete training in crisis intervention such as CPI, suicide prevention, pre-evaluation screenings for civil commitments, RELIAS, and other trainings as deemed necessary by Communicare and the Department of Mental Health.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining data as needed or required.
• Serve as a member of Communicare’s treatment team.
• Provide rapid response crisis services, intakes, and therapy services as directed by supervisor.
• Assess home/family situations as it relates to the client’s needs and work directly with the family to ensure that the family is participating in treatment.
• Participate in conferences and/or meetings with referral sources or other outside agencies pertinent to the individual treatment plan.
• Work closely with other programs in Communicare to maintain continuity of care and to ensure that there is a coordinated system of care.
• Establish and/or maintain referral bases within the community.
• Complete other tasks as required by supervisor.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Mental Health Care

Location: Calhoun City, MS

Salary: $58,400.00-$80,000.00