Behavioral Health _ Shannon West Homeless Youth Center Co-Credentialed Therapist

Behavioral Health Co-Credentialed Therapist Hours: Monday - Thursday Status: Full Time Reports to: Behavioral Health Director Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Conduct initial interview/intake and needs assessment for program participants and referrals. Provide individual therapy and group counseling to program participants and outside referrals. Provide initial mental health assessments and document eligibility for programs. Assist clients in addressing addictive disorders, mood disorders, depression, suicidal ideations, domestic violence, issues of mental and emotional health, family, parenting, marital problems and gender issues. Effectively explain public social services programs and assist clients with the application and follow up to assure services are received. Create client driven case plans in concert with clients that reflect the needs and desires of the client. Responsible for intake paperwork, treatment plans, weekly case notes, monthly/quarterly progress reviews and discharge summaries. Organize and facilitate daily groups according to the group schedule. Maintain group log following the completion of the group. Attend weekly team meetings. Report all program violations within 24 hours of incident. Provides crisis intervention as needed. Participate in multi-agency, multidisciplinary teams to report and review client progress. Attends court hearings when necessary. Acts as a resource to other HELP departments (ie. When clients are in crisis) Assess and provide services clients in primary living environment. Work closely with the Case Managers and Supervisors from other departments in order to provide a cohesive service plan for each individual client. Completion and maintenance of clinical records in accordance with HELP standards and protocols, entering data in HMIS and/or Patagonia for all clients immediately following assessment, or counseling session. Participate in multi-agency, multi-disciplinary teams to report and review client progress. Maintain clear boundaries with all clients and providers. Performs other duties, as may be assigned Qualifications, Education and/or Experience: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family or related field and 3 years experience. Must have current LCSW, Psychologist, LADC, LCADC, CPC or MFT license or internship, valid in the state of Nevada and maintain licensure. Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening. Random drug screenings are performed. Must have a current NV driver's license and clean DMV record. Driver History Reports are required to be submitted on a quarterly basis. On call as scheduled to address crisis intervention.