Mental Health Specialist
- Saint Louis, MO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct comprehensive, ongoing assessments of program participants mental illness, physical health, housing status and other relevant needs, where appropriate
- Provide direct clinical services to clients on an individual and group basis in the office and in community settings, making appropriate changes in treatment plans to ensure the client's ability to cope with internal and external stresses
- Refer clients to appropriate community agencies, assisting clients when needed
- Act as liaison and consult with community agencies and program clients to maintain coordination in the treatment process
- Collaborate with other members of case mgmt. team during daily and weekly staff meetings
- Facilitate treatment planning groups, participating in setting treatment goals and plans with clients with an emphasis on facilitating personal growth and development towards recovery and wellness
- Provide on-call crisis intervention in coordination with other case mgrs., covering nighttime hours and weekends
- Conduct weekly or monthly follow ups on all program placements and document progress
- Complete daily and monthly departmental paperwork
- Maintain St Patrick Center Client Tracking System and client files, documenting client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity
- Assist team members with life skills classes
- Responsible for a case load of 5-10 clients
- Ability to respond to after hour emergencies and crisis intervention
- Assist team member with budgeting and other supportive services
- Research additional benefits available to enhance services
- Responsible for the completion of departmental goals of mental health specialist as outlined
- Responsible for maintaining records and statistics for the completion of annual reports
- Ensure the care model by interacting with all other St Patrick Center programs
- Other duties as assigned
- Master's degree in related area from an accredited university or college required
- Licensure or Credential in Social Work or Counseling required
- Understanding of mental illness and substance use
- Trauma Informed Care Trained
- Experience with wrap-around services preferred
- Experience in conducting home visits
- Knowledge and understanding of area/community resources to provide appropriate referrals
- Knowledge of federal, state, and agency HIPAA policies
- Requires driver's license (MO residents require Class E)
- Requires reliable vehicle and valid and current auto insurance
- Excellent communication skills
- Counseling and crisis intervention expertise
- Self-motivated
- Respect for clients and staff
- Sensitivity to cultural diversity
- Ability to work in team atmosphere
- Moderate computer skills
- None
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, and an employment and education or licensure/certification verification. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Our MissionTo bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.Transforming lives and working to create a community where everyone has access to sustainable housing, employment, and healthcare.BenefitsAs a part of the Catholic Charities family, you’ll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.