Mental Health Provider
17 days ago
Topeka
Job Description Departments: Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP) or School and Outreach Services (SOS) Job Status: Full-time or Part-time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Team Manager Positions Supervised: None Travel Required: Varies based on assignment ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Plan interventions driven by the client’s individual treatment plan., • Plan activities that include group psychoeducational processes, therapeutic activities, and therapeutic outings to practice social skills., • Model and facilitate skills through engagement with the client., • Participate in psychoeducational trainings to carry out job duties and continue ongoing knowledge in the field., • Actively participate in team meetings and be available as necessary for parent and school meetings., • Complete clinical documentation correctly and in a timely fashion., • Document client attendance, as well as attempted contact with parents/caregivers and other treatment providers when client attendance is inconsistent., • Keep Program Team Manager informed of attendance problems and client progress toward completion of treatment goals., • Remain informed of agency and program developments., • Respect and demonstrate an ability to maintain client confidentiality., • Support and actively promote the vision and mission of Family Service and Guidance Center., • Transport clients in agency or personal vehicle as needed., • High school diploma or GED equivalent is required; some experience preferred in working with children with behavioral and emotional health concerns., • Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation., • One year of experience working with children preferred., • Effective communication skills (verbal and written), • Customer focused (internal and external), • Team oriented and ability to get along with others, • Excellent listening skills, • Accountability, • Reliability, • Trust/Integrity, • Demonstrates adaptability/flexibility, • Developed time management skills, • Developed organizational skills, • Proficiency in MS Office Suite with ability to learn other software programs as necessary including Electronic Medical Record (EMR), • Relationship building, • Problem solving, • Attention to detail and accuracy in work, • Ability to be collaborative, • Open to learning and accepting feedback, • Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality, • Strengths based, • Family centered, • Community based N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Physical Demands Lift/Carry Stand (F) 10 lbs. or less (F) Walk (F) 11 – 20 lbs. (F) Sit (F) 21 – 50 lbs. (O) Manually Manipulate (O) 51 – 100 lbs. (N) Reach Outward (O) Over 100 lbs. (N) Reach Above Shoulder (O) Climb (O) Push/Pull Crawl (O) 12 lbs. or less (F) Squat or Kneel (F) 26- 40 lbs. (O) Bend (F) 41 – 100 lbs. (O) Other Physical Requirements: Must have sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children in the office or community-based settings. This position requires the physical ability to safely implement physical interventions in the event that clients exhibit out-of-control behaviors threatening the safety of the client or others. WORK ENVIRONMENT Office, group room, and community-based working environment, requiring a flexible schedule and approach to daily tasks. Group assignments and scheduled working hours may fluctuate to meet changing program needs. This is a direct service position with frequent interruptions. Clients often express themselves through verbal or physical acting out. Clients may yell at staff, swear, engage in property destruction, and act in a physically aggressive manner towards staff or others. It should be expected that staff will engage in physical interventions at times in order to maintain safety. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Employee assistance program, • Flexible schedule, • Flexible spending account, • Health insurance, • Health savings account, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Professional development assistance, • Day shift