Just putting it out there my job is looking for a few Mental Health Practioner - Life Skills Trainers - Job description below.. If you are interested or know any one else who may be inbox me and I can give you the info on submitting a resume. Mental Health Practitioner – Life Skills Trainer Position Description POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Practitioner – Life skills trainer POSITION SUMMARY: Under close clinical supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Professional, the mental health practitioner will provide in-home life skills training to individual and families. Treatment goals will be developed to assist participants with psychosocial skills that are medically necessary to help the client reach an age appropriate developmental level. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *designated essential functions of position Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with problems. Support clients, individually and in family sessions, to assist in adjusting to life, and making changes. Collect information about clients through interviews and observations. Acts as client advocates in order to coordinate required services to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Collaborate with other staff members to coordinate care for identified client. Evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition based on review on client information. Support family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients. Evaluate clients’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives. Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in clients status. Monitor clients use of medications. Meet all requirements for Mental Health Practitioner as stated in Medical Assistance guidelines. Commitment to each client at least 6 month of skills training. Clients served: Children up to age 18 with a mental health diagnosis made by a mental health professional. Some children may have several diagnoses. This service is voluntary. Complete an intake assessment; develop an individual treatment plan and provide appropriate CTSS Skills training. Provide CTSS Individual or Family skills training in the child’s home, school or community that addresses the behaviors and areas of needed life skills to minimize the negative impact of the mental health diagnosis on daily living. Responsible to enter all billable time into the Procentive system within 24 hours of service date. Expectation that you are able to work with a variety of ages, presenting concerns and cultural backgrounds. You must be able to build strong relationships with reluctant clients and their families. Must attend clinical supervision as required by Medical Assistance guidelines. Other duties as assigned.
Posted on: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 19:27:00 +0000
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