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Job description
Empower Successful People to Thrive in a Strong Community Supported by Quality Government
Position functions as a member of a clinical team which directs, coordinates and provides treatment to children, adults and families who may have mental health, intellectual/developmental and/or substance use disorders. Positions include child and family therapists, and substance use and mental health counselors.
An employee in this class provides clinical services to children and/or parents of children in foster care or those at risk of entering foster care including conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and treatment interventions (including individual, group and family therapy) in the clinical outpatient program, formulating diagnoses and initiating person-centered treatment plans. The incumbent will produce detailed assessment reports and treatment update reports, provide crisis intervention for consumers and families and coordinate services and supports with a multi-disciplinary team including clinicians, social workers, attorneys, guardian ad item and judicial staff, Judges, law enforcement, foster parents and group home staff, etc. MH Sr Practitioner is distinguished from MH Practitioner due to increased independence, judgement and responsibility.
Examples of Duties
Essential functions include:
Independently conducts individualized comprehensive clinical assessments by interviewing the consumer and family.
Independently directs and provides clinical services for assigned caseload to include, but not limited to, short-term and long-term individual, group and family therapies.
Independently acts as coordinator of treatment for assigned caseload. Develops, monitors, updates and evaluates treatment plans and consumer outcomes; has responsibility for authorization and utilization management; identifies, facilitates and utilizes system of care concepts across all aspects of treatment.
Independently participates fully in the multidisciplinary treatment process and assumes shared accountability for all aspects of consumer care for assigned team caseload.
Independently organizes, composes and submits documentation required for all aspects of consumer care by completing internal/external reports/records/summaries.
Independently coordinates, develops, facilitates and participates in the provision of the full range of crisis intervention services for assigned caseload.
Provides consultation and training for Child Protective Services professionals and foster parents.
Provides psychoeducation and parent skills training using an evidenced-based curriculum and facilitate therapeutic visits at the Parent Visitation Center.
Provides capacity evaluations for individuals involved with Adult Protective Services.
Provides substance use screening and assessment for Food and Nutrition Services applicants and Work First participants with a history of drug related legal charges.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related human services field with two years of professional MH/IDD/SU experience, and licensure in related discipline.
License/Certification:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychological Associate.
Valid NC Driver's License prior to hire.
Supplemental Information
Candidate must reside within a two-hour driving radius of Guilford County to be considered for employment. Transcripts are required. Copy of transcript must be submitted with application for consideration. Official college transcripts required at time of hire.
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling .
Benefits
We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.
Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.
We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!
Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.
13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.
Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.
Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.
Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
Worksite address
greensboro, NC, 27497, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.