Do you have a passion for making a difference? We are seeking an exceptional Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives and creating positive change in our community. This position will join our Children's Outpatient team and will provide both outpatient and individual and family therapy as appropriate. The successful candidate will be willing to maintain Mental Health Certification and have prior education or be willing to receive additional education for Play Therapy.

Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness (OBHAW) a 501(c)(3) is the oldest nonprofit mental health organization in the area, and we are dedicated to transforming lives and creating positive change in our community. Our team members work together to create a collaborative, empowering environment where individuals are able to heal. We are a values-driven organization and believe that these values should guide us: Openness - Balance - Honesty & Integrity - Accountability - Work Together.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Paid holidays and a generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plan.
• 401k retirement plan with 4% employer match.
• NHSC student loan reimbursement.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a mission-driven organization.
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation, creativity, and a shared commitment to making a difference.

Join us today in our mission to create lasting change!

OBHAW is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 501.620.5126.

Job Title: Mental Health Professional  

Department: Children's Outpatient Department

Hours of Work:  40 hours per week  

FLSA Classification:  Exempt

Job Summary: 

The Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing mental health assessment, diagnosis, case coordination, and providing medically necessary counseling services to individuals and families in accordance with OBHAW's Mission, Vision, and Values. The successful candidate will be willing to maintain Mental Health Certification and have prior education or be willing to receive additional education for Play Therapy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

If working with a QBHP, the employee will be responsible for providing the documented clinical supervision as required by Medicaid and the Behavioral Health Agency Guidelines.

Essential Duties:

Demonstrate understanding and adherence to OBHAW's Employee Manual with a specific focus on:

• Follow appropriate lines of communication to report and resolve problem situations according to established guidelines, chain of command, and approved committee actions.
• Accept constructive criticism related to performance and demonstrate acceptance by taking personal responsibility for appropriate change.
• Adhere to work schedule and submitting requests for leave according to OBHAW procedures. Unscheduled PTO/Absences (leave taken that is not scheduled and approved in advance) should not exceed 3 in a 12-month period.
• Perform other work-related tasks as requested by an authorized supervisor
• Complete required annual online training (Relias) and any other training according to OBHAW

Required Skills / Abilities / Education and Experience

• Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling or related field
• Licensure as a mental health professional in the state of Arkansas
• Capacity to function effectively within the context of the cultural beliefs, behaviors, and needs of clients and the community
• CPR, Handle with Care, Verbal De-escalation as listed in Position Component
• Clean background check
• Working knowledge of and ability to use a personal computer for email and electronic medical records.
• Child abuse statutes and mandated reporting

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must have the ability to use a computer as required. The employee must be able to communicate with others in an understandable manner. The employee must be able to operate standard office equipment. There is a moderate level of activity, including moving throughout the building, occasional movement of light equipment involved in the position. Regular attendance at work is a requirement of this position.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Performance Expectations:

• Provide medically necessary DST as instructed by the supervisor and listed in the Position Component section.  (Most positions are 6 DST per day in a 5-day work week).
• Assist as back-up for WIC and Crisis Team
• Clinical Metrics: Meets the following expectations for clinical client care
• Outcome assessment completed at a minimum every 3-6 months as determined by the screening/ assessment tools.
• 15% or lower DNKA rate
• 95% of completed documentation (notes, treatment plans, etc.) per quarter
• Complete one EBP training or certification
• Daily responsiveness to failed activities and claims
• Complete Person-Centered Treatment plan according to program and payer standards.  Treatment plans must be individualized and in the client's words, include future planning beyond symptom management and updated/ documented without carryover of goals for a year
• Progress notes narrative reflects medical necessity and is clinically appropriate (appropriate length of time for the documented intervention and the evidence-based intervention is appropriate for the service provided)
• Other duties as assigned to meet OBHAW's mission, vision, and values

Provide 6.3 hours of medically necessary services per day, approximately 378 per quarter (on average).

Position Specific components:

HWC/ CPR not required for this position

Verbal de-escalation required.