Clinical Therapist Dual License, Behavioral Health Beloit

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Job description

Overview:

Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:

Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization

Works with patients who present with AODA and/or Mental Health concerns. Completes psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and ongoing treatment with individuals, groups, and families in cooperation with patient and multidisciplinary team. Consults and coordinates care of patient with physician, providers, and community agencies. Delivers behavioral health care in accordance with patient evaluation, treatment plan, and within the scope of their license. Maintains pertinent patient data in medical record in accordance with state, Joint Commission, and Mercy Health System guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Mercy Health System, State, and Joint Commission policies and regulations. Must be willing to travel between treatment sites, on occasion, when asked to do so during situations where program coverage is required, meetings, and/or system in-services are required.

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate condition of client.
Formulates program for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of client.
Counsels clients individually and/or in group sessions to assist client with their mental health issues and/or in overcoming alcohol and drug dependence through monitoring the client (s) treatment success and adapting treatment as needed.
Counsels family members to assist family in dealing with and providing support for client.
Refers client to other support services, as needed, such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services.
Prepares/maintains current reports/records.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience:

Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or other related field.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed to independently provide both mental health and substance abuse treatment in Wisconsin. Mental health license includes LCSW, LPC, LMFT.
Substance abuse license includes Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC); Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC); or LCSW, LPC, LMFT with attached Substance Use Disorder specialty.

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