Mental Health Therapist - BH Community Mental Health Center - PRN

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Mental Health Therapist - BH Community Mental Health Center - PRN101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical CenterKansas City, Missouri

Department

Community Mental Health Center

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

varied

Hours Per Week

Job Description

Provides an advanced level of mental health treatment in both individual and group settings. Primary duties include crisis intervention, risk assessment, diagnostic impression utilizing the DSM, short-term stabilization services as well as individual and group therapy. Treatment is provided based upon sound theoretical principles, with knowledge of the special issues and needs of the population served. The incumbent develops treatment strategies to meet the multifaceted needs of a diverse population, with attention to the policies and procedures of the organization, and is expected to interface with both internal and external treatment providers

Minimum Requirements

1. Master’s degree from an accredited program in counseling, psychology, social work, family therapy or closely related field,

2. Staff with a master’s degree in social work are required to have a MO LMSW

3. Knowledge of psychiatric terminology and the process of psychiatric diagnosis.

4. Must demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of mental health assessment and treatment and have basic research skills.

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, as is the ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

6. Must have organizational and leadership skills.

7. Must be able to demonstrate good independent judgment, adapt to new duties and work in a changing environment.

8. If driving is a requirement for the employee, he / she must meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment.

9. Completion of training as directed through orientation and / or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment.

10. Completion of training as directed through orientation and / or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment