Mental Health Professional

Seedlinks; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Shreveport is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for their Mental Health Department. Under the supervision of an LMHP, you will provide community support services, individual counseling, and assist with crisis intervention. The role requires a Master's degree in a mental health-related field and various skill sets including counseling and crisis intervention. Benefits include training opportunities and professional development. This position provides a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a mental health field required.
• Must maintain CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews to gather mental health information.
• Assist LMHP with therapeutic treatment.
• Monitor recipient's behavior in various settings.
• Provide community resource linkage for recipients.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Communication

Community Resources Linkage

Education

Masters in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or Counseling

Job description

Job Title

Peer Support Specialist/ACT Program

Department

Mental Health Department

Reports To

LMHP, Program Director

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

Under the supervision of a LMHP, the MHP will be having one or more of the following responsibilities:

• Provision of Community Support services
• Provision of individual intervention/supportive counseling
• Provision of Parent/Family Intervention

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interviews recipient to obtain information concerning mental health history or other pertinent information.
• Observes recipient to detect indications of abnormal mental behavior.
• Assists the LMHP in administering therapeutic treatment, such as behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist recipient in controlling disorders and problems.
• Discusses progress toward mental health goals with recipient, such as anger management, stress, depression, social skills, and independent living skills.
• Consults with psychiatrist and/or LMHP concerning treatment plan and amends plan as directed.
• Provides appropriate mental health interventions during psychosocial skills training sessions as needed.
• Refs recipients to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.
• Monitors recipient’s behavior in the home, school, and community settings.
• Links recipients and their families with community resources that can be of benefit.
• Provides crisis intervention in collaboration efforts with the LMHP.
• Regulates content of skills training in accordance with recipient’s capabilities, needs, and interests.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsibilities may include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Maintains a professional relationship with staff, peers, and upper management.
• Adheres to the policies, procedures, and work rules of SEEDLINKS BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, LLC.
• Obtain 20 training hours as required for a full time MHP/CPST or 16 hours as required for a part time MHP yearly.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise Mental Health Specialists (PSR workers).

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Must have a Masters of Arts or Master of Science degree in any Mental Health related field (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or Counseling) but under supervision and in route of licensure by the LPC Board of Examiners.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, recipients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Maintain CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification. Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle that is legally insured to be used for off-site clinical services consultation or case management.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; stoop and kneel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.