Licensed Mental Health Professional

Hawaii Behavioral Health; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii Behavioral Health in Hawaii (Wailuku) seeks a Licensed Mental Health Professional to provide comprehensive mental health services in the Outpatient Program. You will use traditional and innovative therapies to improve clients’ emotional well-being and life quality.

You will work with a clinical team to develop and approve client-centered treatment plans, documenting progress and ensuring HIPAA compliance while delivering in-person and remote sessions as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related discipline.
• Valid Hawaii state license to practice as a therapist (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW).
• At least two years prior experience in behavioral health.
• Experience with a variety of therapeutic approaches and modalities.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to Hawaii Behavioral Health Mission, Vision, and Program philosophies with professional behavior.
• Complies with all initial and annual training requirements.
• Attends staff/agency meetings as required.
• Completes other duties as directed by Program Manager and Clinical Director.
• Conducts psychological assessment to evaluate client’s mental health conditions and needs.
• Facilitates development of individualized treatment plans.
• Provides a mix of in-person and remote counseling sessions to individuals and groups as required.
• Uses evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and other methods tailored to client needs.
• Keeps accurate client records and ensures HIPAA compliance.

Skills

CBT

DBT

Mindfulness

Documentation

HIPAA

Team collaboration

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Education

Master’s degree in social work / psychology

Hawaii state license to practice as therapist (LMHC/LMFT/LCSW)

2+ years behavioral health experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

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Licensed Mental Health Professional

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1098

Hawaii Behavioral Health is seeking a licensed mental health provider to join our Mental Health Outpatient Program. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive mental health services to clients through a combination of traditional and innovative therapeutic approaches, supporting individuals in achieving improved emotional well-being, mental health stability, and overall quality of life .

Job Summary

• To provide comprehensive mental health services to clients using a blend of traditional and innovative therapeutic techniques.
• Services will follow a strengths-based model that will help develop and build skills that will help the client function autonomously and successfully
• To work with the Hawaii Behavioral Health clinical team in developing and approving treatment plans that are focused on the client’s needs and recognize their strengths.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to Hawaii Behavioral Health Mission, Vision, and Program philosophies by way of work product and professional behavior with both internal and external consumers.
• Complies with all initial and annual training requirements.
• Attends staff/agency meetings as required.
• Completes other duties as directed by Program Manager and Clinical Director.

Clients

• Conducts psychological assessment to evaluate client’s mental health condition(s) and needs.
• Facilitates the development of an individualized treatment plan.
• Provide a mix of in-person and remote counseling sessions to individuals including children, adults, couples, families, or groups, as required.
• Utilize evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and other innovative methods tailored to client needs.
• Keep accurate and up to date client records, documenting all therapy sessions, treatment plans, and progress notes. (Documentation to be done within 24 hours after services have been delivered)
• Maintains all client documentation in the electronic record and must make sure that they are adhering to requirements set by any State/Federal Laws, including HIPAA and the Professional Ethics Code
• Adheres to all current federal and state laws, Hawaii Behavioral Health policies and

procedures, as well as all Professional Codes and Standards, including the safeguarding of confidential healthcare information and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all ethical guidelines
• Reports immediately any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect to the Child Abuse Hotline.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or other related discipline
• Valid Hawaii state license to practice as a therapist(LMHC, LMFT, LCSW)
• At least two years prior experience working in the behavioral health field
• Experience with a variety of therapeutic approaches and modalities

Knowledge, Skills, andCompetencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Quality Management skills
• Strong ethical framework and respect for client confidentiality
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research method; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures or diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling guidance
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to work with children, adults, couples and families to deliver Evidence Based Practices/treatment
• Ability to appropriately accept feedback through the supervision process—thus displaying the willingness to learn, grow, and improve
• Well organized and adaptable
• Ability and willingness to think “outside the box”
• Ability to develop and bring together inter-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrates good insight and judgement
• Competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, the Internet, and other software applications

Additional Requirements

• Proof of valid Driver’s License (Type C)
• Access to reliable transportation AND proof of said vehicle registration and safety check
• Proof of valid/current auto insurance
• Copy of official state driving record
• Three (3) employment references (1 Personal and 2 Professional)
• Cleared criminal background check and signed statement regarding felony indictments/convictions
• Cleared TB test results (current within 12 months prior to employment)
• Working cellular phone at all times for after-hours availability

Physical Demands

• With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, frequent sitting, standing, and walking may be required for long periods of time and may involve climbing stairs, walking up incline and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and or moving up to 25 pounds.

DisclosureStatement

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the essential functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

ABOUT HAWAII BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Hawaii Behavioral Health was founded in 1993 to serve Hawaii's youth and families through behavioral, educational, and social health services. Our service has expended over the years to include paraprofessional support, behavioral health intervention, early intervention programs, psychological assessments, individual and family therapy, intensive home-based services, therapeutic foster care, and parent training. Our team of professionals remain dedicated to providing the highest quality of service for nurturing a child emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually. Join our team and further our mission to improve the health and well-being of children and families in Hawaii.

Hawaii Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

HBH staff are committed to cultural competence. Cultural competence is the ability of individuals and systems to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, ability statuses, and faiths or religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the work of individuals, families, tribes, and communities, and protects and preserves the dignity of each. Cultural competence is a continuous process of learning about the differences of others and integrating their unique strengths and perspectives into our lives.

Hawai`i Behavioral Health, we believe each child and individual has a special gift to offer, each family has its own unique strength to build upon, and each person who struggles with emotional or mental health challenges can find hope for a better life. Our legacy evolves each and every day as we work together as a team in the lives of the children, individuals, and families we serve.

"A’ohe hana nui ka alu’ia" No task is too big when done together...

Our History:

Hawai`i Behavioral Health was created in 1993 to meet the needs of Hawaii’s children, adults, and families.

Our Mission:

To improve the health and well-being of the clients we serve and their families by demonstrating excellence in delivery of social, education, and behavioral health services. Our team of dedicated staff lives our mission.

Our Vision:

To develop a system of integrated services to meet the needs of Hawai`i through innovative, culturally relevant, and best practices.

Our Values:

Dedication, Excellence, Fortitude, Compassion, Individual & Family Centered, Empowerment