Mental Health Clinician job description

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Example mental health clinician requirements on a job description

Mental health clinician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in mental health clinician job postings.
Sample mental health clinician requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • Licensed Mental Health Clinician.
  • Minimum two years of clinical experience.
  • Strong knowledge of psychotherapy and counseling.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Sample required mental health clinician soft skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
  • Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice.

Mental Health Clinician job description example 1

Magellan Health mental health clinician job description

Looking for a Master's degree or PhD psychologist with 3-5 years experience. The position is primarily onsite at Memorial Sloan Kettering, with some remote options.
Degrees: Master’s or PhD level education
Must be licensed in NY
Open to LPC, LCSW, LMHC, LMHP
Provides direct support to organizations and their employees through the delivery of assessment, consultation, education and triage services. Uses knowledge of federal regulations to assist organizations in their appropriate handling of employee concerns and problems. Consults with employees and organizations on variety of workplace and work based issues. Provides clinical expertise in order to restore employees with diminished performance to healthy functioning.
Provides employee consultation related to specific personal problems and concerns. Provides crisis assessment and intervention as needed. Completes clinical and administrative documentation and required forms in a clear and concise manner. Manages caseload and other tasks to meet both qualitative and quantitative performance expectations. Provides behavioral health assessments, accurate clinical diagnoses, and referral to appropriate level of care. Provides expert consultation to employees and/or supervisors on a variety of workplace and work based issues. Provides information and referral to community resources as appropriate. Provides clinical consultation/staffing in absence of EAP Manager Participates in activities as requested that help improve SBU and/or client performance, excellence and culture. Supports team members and participates in team activities to help build a high-performance team. Demonstrates flexibility in areas such as job duties and schedule to aid in better serving its members and help Magellan achieve its business and operational goals. Assists in efforts to continuously improve by assuming responsibility for identifying and bringing to the attention of responsible entities operations problems and/or inefficiencies. Meets productivity targets and quality management expectations. Develops effective working relationships with peers within and across organizational lines. Effectively resolves individual conflicts. Supports department mission and keeps management informed of team issues. Takes responsibility for own development and stays current on skills and techniques needed to perform job.
Other Job Requirements
Responsibilities
Licensed Psychologist in the State of New York.
3+ years post Ph D experience.
Multicultural experience.
Experience with post docs, residents, and research trainees in a medical setting.
Clinical training must include instruction on chemical dependency, mental health and brief therapy.
Must have understanding of workplace issues, how businesses function and a fundamental understanding of employee/ employer relationships.
Must be capable of acquiring an understanding of EEO rules, ADA in the workplace, FMLA, and Drug Free Workplace Requirements.
Must be able to provide accurate client assessment including level of risk, substance abuse and dependency, job performance issues and refer to appropriate level of care.
Competent in crisis intervention.
Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in solution-focused, brief therapy in outpatient setting.
Strong customer service skills required. Must be able to sensitively, compassionately respond to callers.
Excellent listening skills vital.
Interacts effectively at all levels both within the company and with external customers.
Analyzes and presents issues in a clear, concise, persuasive manner, both orally and in writing.
Uses time to manage caseload and documentation effectively.
Able to adjust well to new situations and changing priorities.
Deals well with ambiguity and stress while handling a variety of assignments.
Maintains a positive, achievement-oriented attitude and consistent in accomplishing expected objectives.
Minimum 2 years' EAP Consultant experience with high performance ratings.
General Job Information
Title
Part Time Mental Health Clinician supporting trainees at Preeminent Cancer Care Center - Hybrid
Grade
26
Work Experience - Required
Clinical, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work Experience - Preferred
Education - Required
PhD - Psychology
Education - Preferred
License and Certifications - Required
Current licensure required for this position that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements - Care Mgmt, PsyD - Doctorate of Psychology - Care Mgmt
License and Certifications - Preferred
Salary Range
Salary Minimum:
$70,715
Salary Maximum:
$113,145
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.
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Mental Health Clinician job description example 2

Legacy Health mental health clinician job description

US-OR-Woodburn

Type: Regular Full-Time
Woodburn Health Center

Overview

Are you committed to holistic patient-centered care? Do you thrive providing care in a primary care setting? If you want to grow as an empathetic advocate for the needs of vulnerable populations, you may be perfect for our Legacy team.

The Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) position is a behavioral health provider who works in a consultative role, providing behavioral health interventions to primary care patients within the LMG clinics.

The BHC is an integral member of the primary care team whose role is to help address a broad spectrum of behavioral health needs in the primary care patient population. Their goal is to aid in early identification and provide problem focused interventions that promote wellness and long-term prevention for as many patients as possible. The BHC provides consultative services for behavioral health issues related to physical health conditions in the form of assessment, management and triage of psychological and social problems in the clinic patient population.

This position requires advanced level skill in delivering evidence-based interventions targeted to improve overall health for patients with a variety of emotional and behavioral problems. The work includes the BHC meeting with patients individually for an assessment and the providing recommendations to the primary care team to enhance the patient's care plan. When indicated, the BHC may also work with patients for several subsequent sessions to provide on-going skills training and coaching to improve health and functioning. The BHC will also support a smooth coordination of care with community partners for patients who require services not provided in the LMG clinic.

Education:

Master of Social Work degree from an accredited school of social work.

Licensure:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Experience:

Minimum of two years of clinical experience or healthcare related field.

Skills:

  • Screen for common mental health problems. Able to conduct Cognitive-Behavioral or solution focused interventions.
  • Recognizes and advocates for patients regarding behavioral health strategies/interventions to the referring PCP.
  • Promotes health behavior change through evaluation, brief intervention and education .
  • Works with multidisciplinary team to help support the patient's health. Coordinates with LMG providers and community partners to refer for appropriate mental health therapy.
  • Demonstrates competencies in assessment of emotional, cognitive and behavioral disorders in child, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patients (depending upon population served by specific position).
  • Demonstrates competency in assessment cognitive and psychological problems associated with, and/or exacerbating medical conditions.
  • Experience using motivational interviewing, skills in conducting group and individual psycho/social education classes desirable .

LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.

For additional information, please contact Erin Pendergraft, .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.



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Mental Health Clinician job description example 3

TidalHealth mental health clinician job description

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LMSW - BH Clinician Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for providing clinical assessments and evaluation of patients presenting in psychiatric crisis. The clinical assessment will include psychiatric history, mental status and recommendation for need. The clinician will provide clinical diagnosis while collaborating with psychiatrist/psychiatric nurse practitioner to define the course of care to meets the patient's needs. The clinician's essential function will include ensuring clinical soundness of crisis services through evaluation of need, conditioned monitoring of care and crisis services and connection to appropriate community resources as appropriate.

LMSW - BH Clinician Position Requirements

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work required or Master's Degree in Counseling or related field

Required License and/or Certification

+ LMSW/ LGPC required LCSW-C or LCPC required.

Experience

+ 2-4 years of related work experience preferred.

+ 1-2 years in crisis assessment and evaluation preferred.

LMSW - BH Clinician Benefits

+ At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.

+ Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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