Overview
Join our dynamic mental health team as a Qualified Mental Health Professional, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing diverse psychological challenges. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health assessments, develop personalized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based therapies to promote recovery and resilience. Whether working in outpatient clinics, inpatient settings, or via telehealth platforms, you will be at the forefront of compassionate care, empowering clients to achieve their mental wellness goals. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your clinical skills in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence and innovation.
Duties
- Conduct thorough intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems to accurately identify client needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating psychotherapy modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and applied behavior analysis.
- Provide direct support through individual and group counseling sessions focused on mental health counseling, grief counseling, PTSD care, addiction counseling, gender issues counseling, and working with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to foster client engagement and facilitate positive behavioral change.
- Manage crisis situations effectively through crisis intervention and crisis management strategies to ensure client safety.
- Maintain detailed medical documentation and behavioral health records in compliance with HIPAA regulations while accurately coding services using CPT coding standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for case management, patient assessment, and research initiatives aimed at improving clinical outcomes.
- Engage in telehealth services to expand access to mental health care across diverse populations including those with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.
- Conduct behavioral management and social work interventions tailored to individual needs within inpatient or outpatient settings.
- Participate in ongoing professional development related to ICD coding updates, medical terminology, and current best practices in mental health treatment.
Experience
- Proven experience providing psychotherapy or clinical counseling in outpatient or inpatient environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in working with children, adolescents, adults, or geriatrics across various settings such as clinics or hospitals.
- Hands-on experience with crisis intervention techniques and crisis management protocols.
- Familiarity with medical records management and medical documentation standards aligned with HIPAA compliance.
- Knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 coding systems for diagnostic classification; experience with CPT coding for billing purposes is preferred.
- Experience delivering telehealth services utilizing secure digital platforms is highly desirable.
- Background in research or data collection related to behavioral health outcomes is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals with disabilities or developmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder or those requiring special education support.
- Strong understanding of psychopharmacology principles relevant to behavioral health treatment plans is advantageous. This role is ideal for passionate professionals eager to leverage their clinical skills within a vibrant team dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate mental health care.
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
