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Key Accountabilities:
Service Delivery
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Maintain direct service unit
expectations (individual caseload 1:16)
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Provide mental health and/or
substance abuse and dependency evaluations.
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Responsible for
evidence-based, quality service delivery to individuals, groups and families.
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Plan treatment strategies and
develop written individual service plans including both short- and long-term
goals.
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Continuously review and
update program participants’ mental health/substance use needs for symptoms
and behaviors and adjust treatment plan accordingly.
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Provide Counselling to
Families (parents, children etc.)
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Provide Crisis Intervention
when needed
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Assist in the promotion of
agency services through community contacts and appropriate related workshops
and classes.
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Develop a positive working
relationship with referral sources and community partners.
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Follow agency policies and
procedures.
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Provide on-call services on a
rotational basis as required by program for after hour client emergencies.
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Integrate cultural
considerations into service delivery.
Record Keeping
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Maintain timely and legible
records of services provided per established program, agency, state and CARF standards;
including but not limited to client assessments, treatment plans, and
discharge.
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Maintain client progress
reporting documents required by area courts and systems, accreditation
standards, and internal policies and procedures.
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Timely completion of any
provider enrolment forms and reports needed to maximize third party
reimbursement.
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Ensure services have prior
authorization, are billable and coded properly.
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Maintain documentation of
supervision with clinical supervisor/supervising practitioner, when
applicable.
Clinical Supervision (optional)
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Provide clinical supervision
for students in the field placement and several less experienced therapists
using evidence-based supervision strategies and an approved learning
objectives tool, if applicable.
Professional Growth and Development
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Participate in regular
supervision sessions for the purpose of reviewing cases, discussing treatment
strategy and monitoring client progress.
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Continue personal and
professional growth and development through reading, research, workshops,
seminars, and other strategies which will broaden knowledge on therapeutic
approaches and techniques and support the maintenance of the mental health
practitioner’s license.
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Participate in agency
required training.
Professionalism and Confidentiality
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Keep all client names and
information and other agency business confidential.
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Guard client confidentiality
in waiting areas, during phone contact, and in handling of records.
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Ensure that all office and
record security procedures are followed.
Interpersonal Relationships
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Maintain a positive and
respectful demeanor on all contacts with staff and the public.
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Seek needed guidance in
handling difficult client situations and establishing priorities for the job.
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Work to build positive,
productive relationships with other staff.
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Other duties as assigned.
Position
Requirements:
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Minimum of Provisional
Licensure as a Mental Health Practitioner/Social Work in the state of
Nebraska.
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Master’s Degree in Human
Service field from an accredited college.
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Ability to recognize, assess,
and determine treatment needs for dual diagnosed clientele.
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Excellent written and verbal
communication skills.
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Ability to work independently
with minimal supervision, with responsibility to exercise substantial
discretion and independent judgement.
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Personal convictions with are
compatible with the mission, vision, organizational pillars and staff core
values of Stephen Center.
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Understanding of and ability
to work with person of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Work environment characteristics
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
not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.
Standing -
Periodically
Sitting - Periodically
Kneeling
– Periodically
Pushing/Pulling–
Periodically
Lifting
up to 20 pounds - Periodically
Great health benefits: Medical Dental, vision, and STD are covered 100% Pay: $54,000-$58,000 per year Other Benefits include: SIMPLE IRA with 3% match Paid PTO Complimentary Life Insurance, Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance 10 paid holidays Free Planet Fitness membership to 36th & L location-$120 value! 22% Discount at Verizon Wireless Free on-site lunches Monthly employee engagement activities, recognition opportunities and more!! Stephen Center offers competitive salaries and a full array of benefits commensurate with NAM Guidelines. Stephen Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in Stephen Center!
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