MH Specialist III - Tele Health Job Opening

MH Specialist III - Tele Health

Lifeways, Inc.

• Caldwell, Idaho

Category: Training Coordinator

Want to make a difference in someone's life?

Join the Lifeways team serving the community since 1964. We are a progressive behavioral health organization specializing in helping people in our community achieve and maintain emotional and social well-being.

Lifeways is currently seeking a full-time Mental Health Specialist III-Tele Health to provide services out of our Caldwell outpatient office in Caldwell, ID.

Lifeways provides the following benefits:

Health, dental, vision plans

401k with company contribution

Voluntary benefits

life and short-term disability, etc.

Generous PTO plan

Wellness plan

Professional development funds

Life balance-oriented organization

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a senior level clinical position with Lifeways. This position provides a variety of clinical services and supervisor functions, to include tele-health for Oregon clients. Duties include, individual, group and family counseling, assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning, DUI evaluation and education and oversight of clinical and/or paraprofessional staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job:

Must ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations
Model and enforce Lifeways’ policies and procedures in a fair manner
Must model the culture of excellent customer service as adapted by Lifeways, as well as Lifeways Mission Statement and Core Values.
Provide diagnostic assessments with DSM V diagnoses, develop treatment plans, make referrals, provide individual, couple and family and group counseling.
Provide crisis intervention, counseling, evaluations and related services; DUI Evaluations and Education Groups.
Provide supervision, consultation, education and training for other program staff and community agencies and groups.
Provide supervision for licensure for program staff.
Provide supervision for graduate level interns.
May provide clinical review and/or supervision of work by other clinicians or subcontracted programs.
Complete paperwork within agency expected timelines. Document into agency’s electronic medical record.
Can act as program coordinator; design program services and coordinate activities with assigned staff.
Provides clinical oversight. Difficult cases and crisis management are emphasized.
Provides individualized case management to clients.
Make appropriate referrals.
May provide counseling and education and support to clients and families, skills training and outreach to client homes.
Review treatment plans to ensure the delivery of appropriate interventions.
Conducts comprehensive evaluations and diagnostics evaluation; develops treatment plans which may include the delivery of medical and mental health services to include prescribed medications and the maintenance of medication supplies.
May act as liaison and provide consultation, education and information to community agencies that routinely come in contact with individuals with mental or emotional disturbances.
May provide consultation for chemical dependency problems, education and training for other program staff and community agencies and groups.
May perform other duties and special assignment as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Mental Health Specialist III position may supervise staff as needed. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplinary employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions of this job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
Customer service and detail oriented.
Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based practices, including: group counseling skills, one-on-one counseling skills, treatment planning, assessments, and referrals.
Experience with electronic medical records and telehealth highly desirable
Knowledge of cultural and family issues that can contribute to Lifeways’ development of clinically relevant and effective care.
Bilingual/multilingual a plus
Ability to operate computers, copy machine, faxes, and scanner.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and/or Experience:

Master’s degree in counseling, social work or closely related field plus 2 years’ experience.
An additional two years of supervisory or program management is highly desirable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Highest level of state licensure and/or certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days. (Idaho – LCSW, LCPC or LMFT) (Oregon – LCSW, LPC or LMFT)
State approved or registered supervisor.
Mental Health Specialist working with the chemically dependent must hold appropriate state credential/licensure or the ability to obtain within 30 days.
Knowledge of regulations and laws governing mental health, behavioral, and addiction services, ethics, confidentiality, privacy, and other related areas.
Valid driver’s license
Must pass a drug test and criminal background check

Requirements