Mental Health Professional-On Call at Resources For Human Development in new orleans, Louisiana

Job Description:

Mental Health Professional-On Call

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Description/Job Summary

The function of the Mental Health Professional is to provide clinical services to consumers. The Mental Health Professional job responsibilities include assessment, mental status exams, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and provision of therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Consumer Care including spending at least 75% of scheduled time in direct, face to face or telephone interactions with consumers.


• Conduct psycho-educational, skills training, and supportive crisis counseling in residence or community.


• Observe all scheduled and as needed (PRN) medication observations and assist as directed by Residential Nurse i.e., blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.


• Community Involvement and Teamwork including but not limited to providing referral and other case management services for consumers and families at times of contacts, either on the phone, in the community, or in the residence prior to discharge.


• Residential Crisis Specific Duties including but not limited to early walking, daily planning, meal preparation and clean-up, maintaining necessary scheduled appointments that have been approved by supervisory team member.


• Telephone Crisis Specific Duties including screening incoming calls, providing appropriate telephone counseling, consultation, assessment and referral to needed services including Mobile and/or Residential Crisis Intervention services.


• Assess client's mental/emotional status; obtain history from client, family and other collaterals; medical history if possible (med compliance, SI/HI, previous hospitalizations) with a Crisis Worker.


• Develop and implement an immediate plan of action with client, natural supports and/or other organizations for managing the crisis; monitor intervention and reevaluate with a Crisis Worker.


• Remain with client until crisis is stabilized or next level of care is implemented with a Crisis Worker.


• Mental Health Professionals do not perform Residential tasks or duties.

Required Experience

• Three to five years of related work experience
  
  


• Two years' experience in direct supervisory role.

Required Education

* Bachelor's degree in Social Services and five years of related work experience

Or

• Master's degree in social services and 3 years of related work experience.

Required Qualifications

* Must have a valid Driver's License.

Program Summary

Metropolitan Crisis Response Team (MCRT) provides mental health services to individuals in Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes.

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

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