Overview
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At Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc., we walk with families and individuals on their journey to live healthy, whole, and productive lives by offering comprehensive and integrated behavioral health, housing, outreach & prevention, substance use disorder, and victim services. This position is a full-time Adult Team role. A car is required during working hours, with automobile insurance and the ability to legally drive. Candidates must pass background and driving record checks and a drug test. Virtual interviews are available.
Responsibilities
- Completes Diagnostic assessments.
- Participates in ongoing assessment and therapeutic engagement of clients.
- Develops and implements person-centered individual treatment plans with clients and staff.
- Provides direct service, including social and emotional support, using motivational interviewing, family systems treatment, trauma-informed care, and crisis interventions.
- Coordinates with other professionals / agencies and engages in consumer advocacy; monitors service delivery and follows up as needed.
- Provides direct crisis intervention services to clients, including face-to-face, telephone, and emergency contacts, during regular office hours.
- Attends counseling and agency meetings to support an integrated, multidisciplinary team approach.
- Maintains compliance with applicable practice standards and guidelines and ensures client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
- Completes all documentation in a timely manner per agency guidelines.
- Maintains agency-required productivity standards.
- With documented consent, engages the client's family and / or significant others to provide holistic care.
Requirements
Experience working with adults, families, and / or groups around behavioral, emotional, and cognitive issues.Knowledge of mental illness, motivational interviewing, family systems treatment, trauma-informed care, crisis interventions, and familiarity with DSM-5 / ICD-10 terminology.Strong commitment to client rights.Master's level graduate with LISW or LPCC license preferred; will consider bachelor's degree with relevant experience.Benefits
Competitive compensationMedical, dental, and vision insuranceEmployee Wellness AppLife insurancePotential to earn monthly bonusesMinimum 2 weeks accrued paid vacationPet insuranceEmployee Assistance Program6 self-care days8 accrued sick days8 paid holidays403(b) with retirement matchIn-house pharmacyMileage reimbursementContinuing education opportunities and professional development fundsAnnual pay increases based on performancePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible PositionAppleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people. Employment decisions are based on performance, qualifications, and abilities. The agency does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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