Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*Conduct all Pre-evaluation screenings for Lafayette County, assisting in other counties where needed, and attend all civil commitment initial hearings.
*Act as a court liaison between the Chancery courts and Communicare.
*Complete intake assessments and assist with care coordination on individuals whose needs can be met through outpatient services.
*Ensure communication with all agency staff regarding court/hearing dates.
*Successfully complete training required to be a Certified Pre-Evaluation Commitment Screener through the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.
*Utilize DSM-5 criteria to assess client symptomology
*Develop rapport and a therapeutic alliance with clients and their caregivers including being understanding and accepting of individual cultural/ethnic/religious differences and belief systems of clients served.
*Ensure adherence to the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care; motivational leadership, proficient in teambuilding, conflict resolution and strength-based management.
*Conduct outreach and engagement activities to reach individuals who may benefit from the program as well as related service provider/community resources.
*Provide clinical therapeutic targeted case management and additional clinical services where necessary.
*Become familiar with the intensive outpatient treatment modalities.
*Conduct data collection an assist with reporting as required by the Department of Mental Health.
*Actively collaborate with other agencies and supports regarding assigned individuals and their families.
*Acting as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, monitor participation and progress in treatment programs to assure the planned provision of service according to the individuals treatment plan and provide referral services for those enrolled in the project when beneficial.
*Accompany the individual to appointments, when necessary, this may include extensive travel throughout Region 2.
*Attend Chancery court hearings to discuss clients treatment progress with the judge. Participate as a member of the AMAP Team and other advisory councils as appropriate.
*Participate in all required training, consultation, and evaluation procedures required by the project, and the Department of Mental Health.
*Complete all mandatory documentation to monitor individuals progress towards achievement of individualized treatment plan goals, grant related evaluations and associated documents, and complete and submit any requested reports to the Director of Intensive Services in a timely manner.
*Demonstrate appropriate interactions with coworkers that promote a pleasant work environment.
*Maintains client confidentiality at all times. Completes additional job duties assigned by the supervisor.
* Flexible hours as needed, primary hours between 8-5 Monday through Friday with one hour for lunch. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Valid MS drivers license, personal auto, liability insurance and Communicare insurable driving record.
* Acceptable criminal background check.
* Excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Satisfactory completion of CPR prior to reporting to the work site.
* Satisfactory completion of CPI within 30 days of employment.
* Requires completion of annual trainings in compliance with DMH standards. Extensive travel throughout the region is required.
Minimum Qualifications :
*Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a related field with current license or certification to practice counseling within the state of Mississippi
* Previous experience in a mental health setting is strongly preferred.
* Ability to think independently is strongly preferred.
*Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to evaluate client/staff needs is preferred.
*Fine motor skills for legible and accurate writing of reports, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations is preferred.
*Efficient use of time management is required.
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