Childrens Therapist

North Mississippi Commission on Mental Illness and; Maine; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicare in Maine is seeking a behavioral health professional to provide evidence-based services in clients' residences or community settings, maintaining fidelity to care standards and managing an active caseload under supervision.

The role includes medication management coordination, crisis response, documentation in the EHR, attending training, collaborating with the treatment team, and ensuring engagement with families and referral sources.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and license or certification in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field preferred.
• If not licensed, eligible for licensure within 30 days.
• Pass background check and drug screen; Communicare is a drug-free workplace.
• Ability to work independently and relate well to clients, families, and staff.
• Must have reliable transportation and willingness to travel within the catchment area.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based services promoting continuity of care in the client's residence or community settings.
• Arrange for medication evaluation, management, and monitoring.
• Utilize clinical supervision to maintain high-quality care.
• Maintain an active caseload as directed by supervisor.
• Meet standards and policies of Communicare, DMH, and Medicaid for care and documentation.
• Provide timely services and documentation; meet productivity requirements.
• Work proficiently in Communicare’s EHR system.
• Attend or conduct meetings and trainings; complete crisis intervention trainings as needed.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining required data.
• Serve as a member of the treatment team and participate in conferences with referrals.
• Provide rapid response crisis services, intakes, and therapy as directed.
• Assess home/family environments and engage families in treatment.
• Collaborate with other programs to ensure continuity of care.
• Establish and maintain referral bases within the community.
• Complete any additional tasks assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Independent work

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in counseling/psychology/social work

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Description

Performance Responsibilities Summary

• Provide evidence-based services while maintaining fidelity to promote continuity of care for individual served. Provide services in the individual’s residence or other places in the community as appropriate.
• Arrange for medication evaluation, management, and monitoring.
• Appropriately utilizes and accepts 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 meeting 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.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree and license or certification in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or other related behavioral health care field preferred. If not already licensed or certified must be eligible for licensure or Department of Mental Health certification within thirty days.
• Pass a Communicare background check and drug screen. Communicare is a drug‑free workplace.
• Ability to perform the responsibilities of the position as described above.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to relate positively to individuals who are referred to Communicare, their families, other staff members, members of the community, and staff from other agencies.
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the catchment area and to trainings and meetings in other locations outside the catchment area as needed. A valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and an insurable driving record must be maintained continuously throughout employment.