Summary

The Mental Health Specialist will counsel individuals with various mental health and behavioral health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality/behavioral disorders, phobias, and those abusing alcohol and drugs. S/he will assess individuals’ needs and develop goal plans, which may involve counseling/therapy and/or referral to another specialized agency or service. Special populations include those community members in re-entry programs.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Collect and interpret program participants’ information to perform assessments and employ a variety of evaluation techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy
• Develop and implement goal plans for a range of mental health and behavioral health conditions; refer program participants to other agencies/services as necessary
• Monitor program participant goal progress and adjust goal plans as required
• Facilitate individual and/or group support sessions
• Maintain complete case notes/records on program participants; document progress against the goal plans
• Meet with individual’s family members/other service providers to share appropriate behavior response techniques
• Employ crisis intervention techniques as necessary to address emergent situations

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Supervisory responsibilities may be required
• All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field
• Five to seven years of experience in counseling individuals with various mental health or behavioral health conditions
• Experience working with residents in low-income neighborhoods
• Working knowledge of services/resources available in the community
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification (Preferred)
• Excellent communications, project management and records management skills
• Trained in trauma-informed care and mental health first aid
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• First aid and CPR certified
• Current Act 33 and Act 34 clearances
• Fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus

Salary is $55,000 annually

Annual performance bonus