TRC - Mental Health Clinician (Licensed)

The Resource Center has been providing services to persons with disabilities in the Chautauqua County area since 1958. From our humble beginnings as a gathering of parents and concerned citizens who wanted to provide educational and training opportunities for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities, The Resource Center has grown into a comprehensive agency providing services to thousands of persons with all types and levels of disabilities.


The Resource Center is the largest non-governmental employer in Chautauqua County with more than 1,300 employees on its payroll.


The mission of The Resource Center is to support individuals with disabilities and other challenges in achieving maximum independence, contributing to their community, experiencing lifelong growth, and enjoying quality of life.


Behavioral Health Clinician
Professional

RESPONSIBLE TO: Program Manager

FUNCTION:

To provide treatment, support, advocacy, and linkage to individuals enrolled in the Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) Programs, Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) in an effort to empower individuals to become more involved in their personalized recovery goals. The Behavioral Health Clinician- Professional will also provide education and advocacy to individuals and family members as directed by individualized treatment. This position is a supportive member of the interdisciplinary team.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Performs initial intake and assessment/evaluation through the process of individual interview, interview of significant others and review of previous records, if available, for the purpose of gathering pertinent information to complete the assessment.

2. Develops a Treatment Plan to address specific identified needs which may include, but are not limited to: psycho/social (interpersonal) skills, self-esteem, depression/suicidal ideation, symptom control, anxiety and independent living skills.

3. Provides social work and other specialty interventions through individual, joint or group counseling.

4. Documents each individual session and writes progress notes based on each individual contact. Notes are to include progress toward long- and short-term goals, changes in Treatment Plan and other significant events.

5. Performs case management services for individuals who are found to need case management intervention. These services shall include, but are not limited to, treatment and community referrals, advocacy, psycho-education and crisis intervention.

6. Performs periodic evaluations to establish patient needs and determines how identified needs can be met.

7. Acts as liaison with other agencies and departments mutually involved in the individual’s care.

8. Completes discharge paperwork within regulatory requirements.

9. Serves as a coordinator of services for a caseload identified by the Behavioral Health Services Program Manager, including participation in Team Meetings, Assessments and Treatment Plan formulation.

10. Provides specific assessments within scope and expertise to individuals enrolled in behavioral health services.

11. Meets all quality and productivity standards as defines by management and regulatory / funding entities.

12. Assists with Peer Review Board representation, community living exploration in the individuals’ environment maximizing supports that occur naturally

13. Serves as an advocate for family members, legal/forensic support, and outreach and engagement efforts.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Comprehensive knowledge of mental health and the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Model. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must be self-directed and self-motivated. Must possess a strong understanding of the person-centered approach and possess knowledge of or ability to learn the philosophy of empowerment. Must be well organized, demonstrate the ability to manage time effectively and demonstrate ability to maintain accurate records. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with individuals, families, clinicians and others involved in the provision of mental health services and community supports willingness and interest in providing direct service to those diagnosed with Severe and Persistently Mental Illness. Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to guidelines established by The Resource Center’s insurance carrier or equivalent accommodations required. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional clinical staff are those who are qualified by credential,