Mental Health Clinician I - Wraparound
ID# 31261A The Mental Health Clinician I provides a range of services as part of the treatment team. Mental Health Clinician I acts as a SFPR and may conduct individual, family, group psychotherapy, intensive case coordination services and individual rehabilitation sessions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a member of the treatment team, works closely with case managers and Turning Point families to develop an individualized family plan taking into account each family’s strength, goals and needs.
Responsible for completing all paperwork required by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) i.e. assessments, coordination plans, etc., as well as TP required documentation in a timely manner.
Coordinates with case manager to implement the family plan agreed upon by family meetings.
Provides direct clinical, psychological and/or rehabilitative mental health services to Turning Point families including identified client and other family members seen as collateral in the home.
Provides TP families with ongoing assessments of their basic needs in various life domains including housing, family, social, recreational, emotional, educational, safety, legal, medical, cultural, behavioral, school, work, and financial.
Is flexible and creative in providing support and services to families in their home, at school sites, in agency offices and other off-site locations as outlined in the treatment plan.
Works closely with the case manager in order to coordinate and integrate services for families as needed.
Is respectful and sensitive to each family’s cultural and individual needs and customs as appropriate.
Assists in organizing and providing ongoing group, lessons, workshops, and outings as needed for families.
Utilizes the 4 Step CFT process/Integrated core practice model in engaging clients, team members and agency partners;
Participates in weekly staff meetings, treatment team meetings, clinical supervisions, family meetings, and individual and supervision sessions.
Attends TP in-service presentations and trainings as assigned.
Actively participates in Arts Care activities which include scheduling, childcare, transportation of families and leading parenting groups as appropriate and needed.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complete all documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner.
Attend staff and team meetings weekly and come prepared to regular individual and group supervision.
Assist with weekly utilization review committee/chart review committee tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.