Behavioral Health Clinicial

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Clinician

(Licensed Social Worker/LMSW, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT)

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri

LOCATION: Concord, NH

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mental Health Clinician provides individual and group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal and social development as well as institutional adjustment by performing the duties listed below.

This is an advanced psychological services position.

REQUIREMENTS:

Currently licensed in New Hampshire as a Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist required
Masters Degree in field
Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor preferred.

JOB RELATIONS:

Reports to:

Director of Medical & Forensic Services
Chief Psychiatric Officer

Relationships:

Works effectively with patients, all clinical staff as well as custody and administrative staff on all levels.

Licensing	Currently licensed in New Hampshire as a Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist required. Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor preferred.
Certification	Current CPR certification
Education	Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school required.
Preferred experience	Two years experience in a mental health/correctional setting preferred. Ability to assess treatment goals and write goal-directed, individualized treatment plans; have ability to monitor and document individual behavior patterns and modify treatment plans; and be familiar with diagnostic nomenclature outlined in the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
OTHER PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES	Flexible, dependable, and reliable • Strong interpersonal skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrates knowledge of medical policies and procedures • Ability to competently manage multiple priorities simultaneously • Support philosophy, objectives and goals of the medical department • Assume individual accountability for own conduct and maintenance of professional appearance Must be able assist staff with various policies, administrative and organizational projects. "Team-player" as this position requires daily coordination with other coworkers.

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