Mental Health Professionals

Cognitive Institute Inc; Mansfield (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognitive Institute Inc Mansfield is seeking a Mental Health Professional to oversee paraprofessional staff in group settings and to support the rehabilitation plan for recipients and caregivers. You will facilitate sessions, assist with decision making and coping, and document progress in the EHR.

The role requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and supervision under an LMHP. Expect collaboration with clinicians, reporting to program leadership, and adherence to clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in one of the listed fields.
• MHP must work under supervision of an LMHP.

Responsibilities

• Direct the paraprofessional therapy associate in group settings to support treatment goals.
• Assist recipients and/or caregivers to improve decision making, coping, and interpersonal skills.
• Help recipients/caregivers develop insight and cognitive/behavioral changes for daily functioning.
• Create individual sessions aligned with rehabilitation plans.
• Document progress notes and enter into EHR within 24 hours.

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields

Job description

POSITION TITLE:Mental Health Professional

PROGRAM:Mental Health Rehabilitation Cognitive Institute, Inc. Mansfield

REPORTS TO:Licensed Mental Health Professional, Program Director, Executive Director

SUPERVISED BY:Licensed Mental Health Professional, Psychiatrist

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the paraprofessional therapy associate present in each group setting in specific expectations to make that treatment integration component effective.
• Assist recipient and/or caregivers to improve their decision making capacity, enhance coping and interpersonal skills and helps create the reduction of stress.
• Assist recipient and/or caregivers to develop insight and produce cognitive/behavioral changes necessary for the person’s day-to-day functioning.
• Create individual sessions, which are directed at meeting goal outlined in the recipient’s rehabilitation treatment plan.
• Provide and foster a supportive, caring environment for all recipients and/or caregivers.
• Complete regular, concise and complete progress notes for each session, each recipient and/or caregiver.
• Meet monthly with LMHP(s) for supervision.
• Communicate needs and/or problems with the LMHP(s) to allow for rapid problem-solving.
• Participate in training required by the agency for licensure.
• Provide the business office with all required documentation of personnel records.
• Document services provided in accordance with clinical standards.
• Enter progress notes into EHR within 24 hours of seeing recipient with proper documentation and appropriate signatures.
• Prints all completed progress notes weekly.
• Enter recipient’s schedule into EHR weekly.
• Regulates proper usage of Prior Authorization units for all recipients.
• Provide leadership and/or assistance in therapeutic groups.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Attend meetings and/or trainings that will benefit Cognitive Institute, Inc. Mansfield as requested by supervisor. (i.e. Magellan, community involvement, etc.)
• Return phone calls and/or emails promptly.
• Follow all safety rules.
• Obtains 20 training hours as required for a full time LBHP yearly.
• Actively participates in all evaluations conducted by Cognitive Institute, Inc. Mansfield
• Actively participates in crisis interventions.
• Has a positive attitude that is conducive to a stress-free atmosphere.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master's Degree in one of the following: Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Rehabilitation Services, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Secondary Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Criminal Justice, Human Growth and Development
• Note: The MHP must work under the supervision of an LMHP.