Mental Health Specialist

Job Description

THE SALVATION ARMY

North and Central Illinois Division

Harbor Light

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE : Mental Health Specialist

LOCATION : Harbor Light / OPC Department

REPORTS TO : Director of Clinical Programs

FLSA CATEGORY : Non-Exempt

STATUS TYPE : Regular Full Time

DEPARTMENT MISSION

To provide leadership using policies, procedures and available systems to support the Harbor Light Center in meeting the mission of The Salvation Army

PROGRAM / CLIENT ENVIRONMENT

The backgrounds of the clients served by The Harbor Light Program will manifest a variety of inappropriate behaviors. When this occurs, employees are to respond within the context of the treatment environment of the site. Employee conduct (actions, dress, etc) and interactions (conversations, written communications, etc.) with clients must also be within the treatment environment of the facility.

OUTCOMES

To provide quality behavioral health service to Harbor Light clients and comply with the organizations policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes Mental Health Evaluations when assigned.
• Carries a caseload; provide direct services to clients via individual and group counseling.
• Treatment provided is overseen and delivered according to individual treatment plans and within current policies and procedures.
• Ensures that case files are up to date and maintained in accordance with agency and DASA standards.
• Network with current and prospective referral sources and other community agencies to ensure the needs of the client are met.
• Participates in staff meetings and clinic staffing.
• Presentations of client’s issues are made and notes are taken on assigned days in the Review Board.
• An active interest and involvement is maintained in the field of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Record keeping functions are performed, statistical and other required reports are prepared.
• May oversee program in the absence of the Outpatient Program Manager.
• Administrative policies and practices are maintained and implemented with the guidance of the Outpatient Program Manager.
• All other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Director of Clinical Programs.

This position relates to all support and clinical staff of all departments. Back-up consultation to all clinical staff of the Harbor Light Center related to dual diagnosis clients. Provides direct service to clients within clinic policies and programs; administratively responsible to the Clinical Supervisor.

In contacts related to this person’s duties this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT