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Mental Health Counselor MHSS

Together Lives Change

Mental Health Counselor MHSS

Hampton, VA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    ob Title:QMHP-A or MHSS CounselorJob Category:Human ServicesLocation:Hampton RoadsTravel Required:Community-BasedReports to:Mental Health Skill-building Services SupervisorPosition Type:Part-time DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the Mental Health Skill-building Services Supervisor, the QMHP-A will provide direct mental health services individuals who have a mental illness. The QMHP-A will provide goal-directed training services as identified and documented in the Individualized Service Plan. QMHP-A will link individuals to appropriate resources, coordinate care with appropriate clinicians and complete all related documentation in a timely manner. These services are provided in accordance with state regulations and Together Lives Change policies. The QMHP-A or MHSS Counselor will:1. Implement recommendations given by the Department of Behavioral Health, Department of Human Services, and/or court systems.2. Maintain regular contact with the Referral Source and/or other service providers (i.e. PCP, Psychiatrist, Therapist, etc.) that are involved with the care of the individual as the individual’s progress status is being monitored by all providers.3. Implement the Individual Service Plan (ISP).4. Provide a variety of interventions to assist the individual with meeting identified goals and objectives listed on the ISP in improving daily living skills and management of mental health symptoms.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The QMHP-A will spend the majority of the work week in the community with their client as activities are specifically designed to support the achievement of approved ISP goals. The QMHP-A will provide medication coordination; goal setting; linkage to services, advocacy, education and evaluation. Community interactions will include the Department of Behavioral Health, Department Human Services, local community services boards (CSBs), courts, schools, child support enforcement and other viable stakeholders/resources. The QMHP-A will work approximately 15 hours per week per client and provide transportation assistance, if deemed necessary. Work schedule is flexible as QMHP-A and client will coordinate in the development of a schedule.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:Coordinates scheduling of appointments, as needed.Provide a variety of interventions to assist with meeting identified goals and objectives.Provide goal-directed training to individuals.Provide linkage to community-based services and supports.Principles of applying the standards of conduct.Ability to assist individuals with learning and developing new skills/behaviors.Responsible for the proper and timely documentation of all information required by the Department of Behavioral health and Developmental Services.Maintain regular and ongoing contact with referring agencies as well as other involved agencies.Actively coordinated and plans discharge and aftercare plans.Attend interagency meetings as necessary.Participates in supervision.Attend and participates in team meetings, orientation and in-service training.Perform other duties as assigned.SKILLS:Knowledge of Mental Health Skill-building Services policies and procedures.Excellent time management skills.Skills in providing community based services and supports.Effective communication skills both verbal and written.Knowledge of development and implementation of individualized service plans.Collaborate with other health care provides or other individuals as needed for services.Principles of applying the standards of conduct.Ability to think critically and problem solve.Able to be flexible.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field (Social Work, Human Services Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Child Development, Special Education, etc.).A minimum of one (1) continuous year of demonstrated clinical full-time experience.