Mental Health Professional (ACT Team)

People Encouraging People; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Professional to join their ACT Team. This role involves assessing and coordinating treatment for clients facing health-related social challenges. You'll conduct screenings, recommend treatment plans, and provide essential counseling services. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and have a passion for helping others. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed Mental Health Professional in Maryland required.
• 3 years post-masters clinical experience in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for clients.
• Provide ongoing counseling and case management services.
• Advocate for clients and assist with daily living skills.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Masters Degree in Psychology

Masters Degree in Professional Counseling

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Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Member of the ACT Team to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment and counseling, conduct program planning, conduct assessments, consultation and follow-up on direct services and rehabilitation to assist clients and their families in coping with health-related social problems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening interviews and assessments using personal interviews, referral information, medical history, collateral contact and additional methods as needed.
• Recommend treatment plans to Physicians and/or other mental health professionals that address medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial needs/problems and specify modalities of treatment and support, to address specific goals. Modify the plan as necessary to reflect the needs of the client.
• Provide ongoing counseling to individuals, groups, or families as reflected in the treatment plan.
• Identifies gaps in service, barriers to treatment and the acquisition of community resources.
• Advocates for the reduction of such barriers and for the development of needed services.
• Build strong relationships with patients, families, co-workers and surrounding community. Provide education to families and other identified natural supports.
• Provide case management services as required for a group of assigned persons which includes coordinating and monitoring the Individual Treatment Plan for the team. Primary responsibility for a group of 10-12 persons will be assigned.
• Attain all benefits a person qualifies for under Local, State, and Federal law.
• Teach money management skills such as budgeting and banking.
• Provide crisis intervention and rapid support services to circumvent hospitalization.
• Schedules medical treatments, dental treatments, and doctors visits as required.
• Visit the person when admitted to inpatient somatic and psychiatric treatment as well as plan for discharge at the beginning of admission.
• Meet all needs of the person starting with housing, food, and clothing before any other intervention occurs. Housing must be safe and affordable.
• Assist persons to carry out daily living skills including person hygiene, nutritional needs, shopping, and food preparation as well as house cleaning and laundry. Teach transportation skills.
• Develop and document psychosocial database.
• Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to COMAR and agency related requirements.
• Provide consultation and educational services to community agencies as needed. Coordinate with outside agencies to wrap services around the person.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences with appropriate medical, nursing, social work, and administrative staff.
• Provide ongoing assessment of client’s issues and their response to treatment.
• Provide symptom education and illness management as prescribed by evidenced based practices or established guidelines.
  
  

Education And Job Requirements

Education: Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Professional Counseling or related field preferred and 3 years post-masters clinical experience in a mental health setting.

Job Requirements: Licensed Mental Health Professional in Maryland. Exhibit excellent organizational, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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