Mental Health Specialist (200037)
Madison, WI 
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Posted 45 months ago
Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
We have an openings for a Mental Health Specialist in our Recovery House & Bay Side Place program! The Mental Health Specialist (CMHT or CCSI) position is responsible for providing a wide array of culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive, direct clinical services in conjunction with other staff within the Emergency Service Unit teams along with outside community providers. Services provided by this position will include assessments, treatment planning, referrals, and case management in both diversion programs. The Mental Health Specialist will also be responsible for leading therapeutic groups, cross training and taking client vitals.

Journey Mental Health Center (JMHC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the agency's belief that staff diversity and cultural humility are the foundation for services, which are accessible, effective, and relevant to the diverse needs of our consumers. 
 
It is important that we choose employees that reflect our mission, vision and values, thus our selection process is thorough and sometimes longer than other employers.
 
Thank you in advance for providing us with complete and accurate application materials and for your patience when waiting to hear from us. 
 
Though you may have excellent experience, strong work ethic and passion for recovery, due to our funding contractual agreements, candidates we hire must meet the Essential Qualifications specified in the job postings in order to be offered an interview. Please review the qualifications carefully. We wouldn’t want you to put effort into your application materials if you don’t meet the essential qualifications.
 
You can read about the many benefits of working at JMHC on our careers page.

FOLLOWING IS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Mental Health Specialist reports directly to the assigned supervisor with overall program supervision provided by the Director. 
QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL
Education/Licensure
  •  Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related behavioral health field
Experience
  • Experience in a related behavioral health field
  • Commitment to working towards culturally sensitive/culturally humble services relevant to each colleague 
  • Strong commitment to principles of recovery and to facilitating consumer participation in treatment/service planning and provision 
  • Knowledge of evidence based practices for treatment of mental health and co-occurring disorders 
  • Experience in community-based mental health and substance abuse assessment, case management, treatment planning and crisis resolution 
  • Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) 
  • Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team with a positive and creative attitude 
  • Ability to work independently and remain organized and efficient 
  • Superior ethics and interpersonal boundaries as evidenced by past experience in community based work with related professional references 
  • Possession of a valid driver's license, a favorable driving record, adequate insurance (per WI law) and access to a vehicle with willingness to use it for work (i.e. transporting consumers. 
Typical Physical Demands
Requires driving, sitting, standing, light lifting, bending, and reaching; and the ability to use and operate standard office equipment, including computer, calculator, phone, printer, cell phone, facsimile, etc.
Working Conditions
May require evening or weekend hours depending on program and consumer’s needs.
PREFERRED
  • Bi-lingual, and/or bi-cultural (Spanish/Hmong/Cambodian)
  • Fluent in American Sign Language
  • Experience with use of evidence based practices in mental health, and substance abuse

RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Provision of Clinical Services
  1. Performs accurate assessments to initially evaluate mental health, as well as alcohol and other drug use issues in a culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive manner.
  2. Provides a range of clinical services in conjunction with program staff including outreach, assessment, treatment planning, referral, and case management in a context that is supportive of the consumer’s culture, values, and perspectives.
  3. Completes accurate clinical records including intakes, assessments, treatment plans and updates, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other information in a timely manner.
B. Program and JMHC Participation
  1. Attends staff meetings, in-services and other program activities as requested.
  2. Participates in JMHC committees, trainings and activities as directed and/or approved. 
The above statements are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list, but are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this employee. 

 

Job Summary
Start Date
Immediate
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Hours per Week
As Needed
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
As Needed
Salary and Benefits
$21.43 - $29.42 p/hr
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
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