Maryville Mental Health Therapist - Family Life Services (East)

The Mental Health Therapist works under the supervision of the Practice Manager to provide clinical assessment, referral and/or counseling for mental health problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and follow-up to clients. Maintains and interprets documentation of clinical work and other statistically relevant data; meeting quality assurance standards.
• Provides assessment, counseling and/or referral services to patients at Mosaic Outpatient Behavioral Health or Mosaic Counseling Care.
• Provide computerized/written reports and/or clinical documentation for legal purposes and administrative accountability.
• Attend relevant and required meetings to provide consultation and gain needed information relevant to work.
• Available for clients in emergency situations.
• Complete clinical notes in a timely manner and paperwork necessary for insurance filing.
• Maintain broad expertise in clinical areas and certifications or relevant credentialing.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Master's Degree - Counseling or social work - Required

Work Experience

• 3 Years - Clinical experience - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Required Upon Hire Or
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Required Upon Hire
• C.E.A.P./A.A.M.F.T. certified - Preferred Upon Hire

Travel Requirements

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff and leadership, the public, and agency representatives.
• Must be able to operate a personal computer and standard office equipment

Interpersonal Skills

• Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills and present a positive image for the organization.
• Must be motivated, able to work independently, be a strong facilitator and have excellent follow through skills.
• Must be able to interact with people in a professional, diplomatic, and sensitive manner and ensure that appropriate confidentiality is maintained.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Moving, walking, balancing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and restraining.
• Must travel throughout the Mosaic Life Care complex to meet with users in their environment.

Essential Mental Abilities

• Must be able to interpret data and prepare budgets.
• Organizational skills to schedule meetings and meet deadlines.
• Evaluate performance of staff.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Interpret policies and procedures.
• Must be able to identify and measure departmental quality goals.

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Must be able to communicate via telephone and in person.
• Must be able to review reports and organization goals for quality and accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and customers.

Exposure to Hazards

Other Skills and Abilities