psychotherapist/Counselor Behavioral health

• Manage workload using centralized scheduling that will require advance planning and coordination with supervisory and administrative staff.
• Conduct screening and assessment in accordance with the use of validated screening tools to screen and assess for depression, trauma, substance use, and risk and needs associated with criminal risk.
• Develop recovery-oriented treatment plans and reviews in collaboration with the client, collaterals, and consented stakeholders such as significant others, criminal justice personnel, primary health care provider, care coordinator, and schools
• Coordinate care with CASES psychiatrists, nurse practitioner, and administrative staff and closely coordinates with others including criminal justice staff (e.g., ATI staff/probation officers) involved in providing services to your client
• Use evidenced sequential screening for risk of violence and closely monitor risk and utilize risk management protocols to appropriately manage and intervene to effectively serve high risk clients.
• Document treatment contacts using collaborative documentation.
• Utilize best and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with CASES’ organizational culture; health/mental health integration, rehabilitation and recovery, and understanding incarceration on treatment engagement.

• Degree in relevant field.

• Licensed in the District of Columbia as a LICSW, RN, APRN or LPC is required.

• At least two (2) years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with a mental health disorders.

• A positive mindset and solutions focused approach to solving challenges.

• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.

• The ability to focus on clients’ needs.

• The ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team within an outpatient mental health agency.

• Knowledge of sound ethical clinical practice and principles related to the care of mental health consumers.

• A superior communicator, who shares information readily and concisely, listens as well as gives advice, and respects the abilities of others.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to perform amicably in an environment serving the mentally ill adult population.

• Ability to respect and uphold client confidentiality.

• Ability to exhibit a high level of organizational skills and able to prioritize and multi-task without direct supervision.

Dedicated Care Health Services you will find powerful resources for career-long success, including:

• A competitive base salary based on experience.
• Professional support and career development.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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