Full Job Description
APM offers competitive compensation: minimum of $42.00
APM is seeking a Mental Health Professional to work as a member of the Mental Health Treatment Team evaluating clients' needs:
• Coordinate Psychiatric Evaluations and Re- Evaluations.
• Complete comprehensive behavioral evaluations (CBE)
• Administers counseling / Therapy to clients.
• Follow up with client's Initial Evaluation, focusing in the problem (s) diagnosed at the Initial interview.
• In collaboration with the client develop individualized Treatment Plans that are both observable and measurable
• Write DAP (data, assessment, plan) notes for individual and group therapy documenting client's progress and/or regression.
• Ability to clearly and specifically document the services the client and family are receiving, ensure services align with the Treatment Plan and that goals are being followed.
• Ability to assess clients' psychosocial needs and provide therapeutic support. Document the treatment experience in the clinical chart.
• Knowledge of community resources for referrals when necessary and document referral in the client's chart.
• Coordination with client's primary care physician and other agencies involved in the care of the client.
• Work in collaboration with the treatment team and the client in the development of discharge and aftercare plans.
• Alert other professional members of the Treatment Team when there are adverse reactions to psychotropic medication or if there is a suspicion of abuse.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills (typing) or have legible writing skills.
• Good English writing skills using behavioral health terminology.
• Complete ten hours of continuing education training every year (proof required).
• Complete CBH mandatory trainings within three (3) months of hire and yearly afterwards.
• Provide an FBI, criminal background and child abuse clearances within the first 90 days of employment.
• Complete CPSL certificate training.
• Communication and Coordination with school officials regarding the care of child clients when necessary.
• Participate in clinical supervision on a biweekly basis.
• Perform any other related tasks, which may be required.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Must meet minimum qualifications of a Master's Degree from an accredited university in a clinical mental health discipline, such as: psychology, counseling, clinical social work, psychiatric nursing, and marriage and family therapy and a minimum of two years' experience as a psychotherapist.