Travel Mental Health Professional
US-IL-St. Charles
external
Req #: 183311
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: The Travel Mental Health Professional is responsible for traveling to different locations to offer clinical services to individuals under the guidance of the MH Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor, or MH Director. This role also involves providing mental health consultation and training to facility staff. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as experience in mental health treatment and counseling. Responsibilities: * Provide direct clinical and consultation services in accordance with policies and procedures and professional organization standards. * Conduct individual and group psychotherapy/counseling to foster effective psychological functioning and reduce maladaptive behavior. * Provide crisis intervention services and complete clinical service reports for persons served as assigned. * Administer, interpret, and report on personality, intellectual, and other tests as allowed by State statutes, rules, and regulations. * Participate in staff meetings, in-service training programs, and quality improvement initiatives while maintaining accountability for services provided. Qualifications: Education * Master's degree in a behavioral/social science field from an accredited college or university. Experience * Coursework and professional experience that indicates knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, psychological assessment techniques, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation. * Must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time. Licenses/Certifications * LMSW, LPC, or similar licensure in the state from the appropriate state licensing board. * Must maintain CPR certification and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required.
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