Job Title: Mental Health Specialist

Department: MHR Department

Reports To: LMHP, Program Director

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FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Provides psychosocial skills training within individual and group sessions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Interviews recipient to obtain information concerning mental health history or other pertinent information.

Observes recipient to detect indications of abnormal mental behavior.

Assists the LMHP in administering therapeutic treatment, such as behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist recipient in controlling disorders and problems.

Discusses progress toward goals with recipient, such as anger management, stress, depression, social skills, and independent living skills.

Consults with LMHP/MHP concerning treatment plan and amends plan as directed.

Facilitates relaxation exercises, peer groups, and parenting skills training during psychosocial skills training sessions.

Refers recipients to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.

Monitors recipient’s behavior in the home, school, and community settings.

Links recipients and their families with community resources that can be of benefit.

Provides crisis intervention in collaboration efforts with the LMHP.

Utilizes community resources to assist recipient to resume life in community or to learn to live within limits of disability.

Communicates with recipients to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintains a professional relationship with staff, peers, and upper management.

Adheres to the policies, procedures, and work rules of SEEDLINKS BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, LLC.

Obtains 20 training hours as required for a full time PSR or 16 training hours as required for a part time PSR yearly.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

An MHS is an individual who has a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, a Bachelor’s degree and is a currently pursuing a graduate degree in mental health related field and has completed at least two courses in that identified field; or a high school diploma or a GED, and four years experience providing direct services in a mental health, physical health, social services, education or correctional setting; or has 2 years’ experience as a mental health assistant in a mental health rehabilitation setting.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, recipients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Maintain CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification.

Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle that is legally insured to be used for off-site clinical services consultation or case management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; stoop, and kneel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.