Mental Health Coordinator

Opportunity Development Centers, Inc.; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunity Development Centers, Inc. is seeking candidates to provide person-centered, recovery-based care while implementing individualized goals in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Education, or a Master’s degree related to mental health services.

The role involves teaching various skills to clients, documenting clinical services, and providing in-home support. A valid Wisconsin driver license and comfort with transportation are essential.

Apply online at www.odcinc.com/jobs.

Qualifications

• Valid Wisconsin driver license and driving record meeting standards.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with behavioral and emotional challenges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach various skills one-on-one or in a group setting.
• Transport individuals to appointments and community activities.
• Document daily services provided in required clinical format.

Skills

Verbal/Written Communication

Crisis management

Teaching various skills

Document clinical services

Education

Bachelor Degree In Human Services Or Education

Master’s Degree related to mental health services

Tools

Computer systems for clinical documentation

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Summary of Position: To provide person centered recovery based care while implementing individualized goals and fulfilling our mission to provide a safe and healthy environment while envisioning, creating and committing to strength based quality services.

A variety of hours is required due to needs of clients. This individual must be comfortable with working in various work locations and transporting clients. The primary locations this person will be working from are throughout Wood and Portage counties.

Education and Experience: Bachelor Degree In Human Services Or Education Required. Experience working with adult or youth with behavioral and emotional challenges preferred. Or Master’s Degree and coursework in areas related to mental health services, including clinical psychology, psychology, school or educational psychology, rehabilitation psychology, counseling and guidance, counseling psychology or social work. LPC-IT and MSW are encouraged to apply, as ODC will provide 3000 hours of supervision.

This position requires use of personal and/or company vehicles, so employee must secure and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver license and a driving record that meets the company’s standards for insurance purposes. If position requires use of a personal vehicle, employees must secure and maintain minimum insurance requirements to transport individuals in a personal vehicle. Additionally, certifications must be obtained as required by ODC Inc. including copy of resume, diploma, references, professional training and professional liability insurance (if applicable). Must pass a Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check, including Department of Justice Criminal Record Check, and/or that of previous states of residence and a Department of Motor Vehicle Check with initial employment and periodically.

Verbal/Written Communication Ability to write clinical documentation properly on a daily basis in required format on all individuals’ services provided. Verbal and written communication in the English language, as well as read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence. Ability to verbally communicate in one-on-one situations and small-group settings is required.

EMPLOYEE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees must be able to manage high stress environments. Good judgment and the ability to manage crisis situations are required. This position involves working directly with individuals who may present physical or verbal aggressions toward self, staff or others.

REPORTS TO

Mental Health Professional/Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES

No Other Staff

• Ability to teach various skills (social, life, employment, daily living) one-on-one or in a group setting.
• Facilitate individuals engaging in appropriate physical/emotional activities.
• Ability to transport and accompany individuals to appointments, community activities and other locations as requested in the service plan.
• Be knowledgeable in and able to implement and document properly all individuals’ services provided daily in required clinical documentation format which may include various computer systems.
• Exercise good judgment and decision making with regard for safety.
• Communicate with supervisor as necessary with situations that arise and assure proper procedures are followed.
• Work closely and communicate with other members of the individual's treatment team, which may include implementing therapeutic approaches discussed in therapy sessions, working closely with teachers and communicating what occurs in a school setting, and implementing skills and techniques as per treatment team recommendations.
• Provide in-home supports to specific families and provide assistance and coaching to parents, families and/or guardians.
• Maintain a professional relationship with individual's family, guardian and individuals in their environment.
• Utilize training to de-escalate tense situations.
• Attend all required meetings/trainings as requested.
• Service needs for individuals may vary frequently due to service needs/request of the individual's family and/or funders. This means there is a potential of less than 24-hour notice of schedule changes.

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