Wellness Clinician-Licensed (LSW/LAC)

CSS Responsibilities

• Under the clinical supervision of an LCSW or LPC is able to complete the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Needs Assessment on an ongoing basis and also contribute to its development.
• Under the clinical supervision of an LCSW or LPC is able to develop, implement, monitor and updatetes the Individualized Recovery Plan/Individual Recovery Plan (IRP)
• Offer services appropriate to meet person’s served needs as identified in the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Needs Assessment (CRNA) and included in each individuals IRP.
• Perform therapeutic rehabilitative skill and resource development as outlined in the CSS Regulations
• Perform crisis intervention as indicated
• Coordinate and manage services in conjunction with the team.
• Utilizes WRAP and other relevant health and wellness curriculum to ensure overall wellness is a key focus in the individual’s recovery plan
• Perform evidence-based practices that are appropriate for implementing community support services. This may include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral and Educational Strategies, Trauma Informed Care, Permanent Supportive Housing, IMR, and Career Services.
• Mental health education, skill training and supportive counseling in the home and other natural environments to persons served and significant others
• Utilizes a clinical skill-set by forging therapeutic relationships with diverse individuals through a trauma-informed and recovery-based lens
• In conjunction with the team leader and Wellness Clinician LCSW or LPC, the LSW or LAC is able to provide administrative supervision of the daily tasks.
• Weekly individual clinical supervision is required in addition to administrative supervision at least monthly
• Coordinates referrals and linkages to housing, mental health, substance abuse; medical and various social service providers as needed for the individual.
• Crisis intervention services for persons served with acute psychiatric needs whose circumstances and conditions require rapid intervention.
• Provides stages wise treatment utilizing motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques.
• Cognitive behavioral techniques include: modeling, role playing, relapse prevention, relaxation, encouragement and reinforcement will be used to teach and normalize community interaction
• 24 hour on-call coverage on a rotating schedule
• Outreach to newly enrolled individuals and encourages those reluctant to accept mental health services through interventions with them and/or family members and friends concerned with their welfare
• Facilitates weekly team meetings for scheduling in the absence of the team leader ensuring completion of daily contact log

Requirements

Education/Certifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, rehabilitation counseling, or other related behavioral health or counseling program
• LSW or LAC required,
• CPRP preferred

Experience

• Minimum of one-year experience working with persons with mental health disabilities preferred

Driver’s License, Vehicle

• Valid driver’s license required
• No more than one moving violation in the past twelve months
• Vehicle required

Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services was founded on a strong desire to fight disparity and injustice alongside people living with behavioral health conditions. We are dedicated to providing a multicultural workplace where everyone feels a sense of purpose and belonging. We provide equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.