POSITION DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Training and/or Experience)

• Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling, or related field
•  Licensure as a mental health professional in the State of Arkansas per requirements of the Medicaid OBH Manual  
• Working knowledge of and ability to use personal computer for e-mail and electronic medical record
•  Provide clinical supervision as required by OBH

ONGOING REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain licensure 
• Capacity to function effectively within the context of the cultural beliefs, behaviors, and needs of clients and the community
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

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. Must have typing/keyboarding ability to use computer as required. Must be able to communicate by speaking and writing in an understandable manner.  Must be able to operate standard office equipment. Mild level of activity including walking, standing, sitting and occasional light lifting.  Regular attendance at work is a requirement of this position.

KNOWLEDGE AND APPLICATION OF:

1.  OBHAW Mission, Vision, and Values

2.  OBHAW Strategic Plan

3.  OBHAW Code of Ethics

4.  OBHAW Employee Handbook, OBHAW Policies and Procedures, and the Joint Commission philosophy.

5.  OBHAW Environment of Care Manual including disaster and emergency evaluation procedures, incident reporting, basic first aid, and infection control.

6.  Location and how to use OBHAW Policy and Procedure Manual

7.  Procedures for confidentiality, both oral and written

8.  Client Rights and Responsibilities of all persons seeking services from Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness

9.  Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification

10.  Child abuse statutes and mandated reporting.

SKILLS IN:

Working with adults and children with a variety of presenting problems

Assessment and Documentation

Communication and Coordination of Care

Organization and Management of Time

POSITION GOAL

The Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing mental health assessment, case coordination, and treatment to individuals and families according to established performance indicators.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:  Exempt

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS/EXPECTATIONS

1)  Position specific tasks

a)  List specific tasks of the job

b)  Service goal (only include for those with a goal outside of PIP)

2)  Outcome Expectations

a)  Complete paperwork according to timeliness standards (no more than 6 late notes/TP per month).

b)  Complete of Assessments according to specified timelines (PHQ-9/ PHQ9A, DLA-20, Safety Plan, etc.).

c)  Complete of 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.

d)  Progress note narrative reflects medical necessity and is clinically appropriate (appropriate length of time for the documented intervention and the evidenced based intervention is appropriate for the service provided).

e)  Responsiveness to failed activities and claims.

3)  Compliance

a)  Display adequate knowledge and adherence to policies and procedures.  Responsible to sign Policy Tech/ Navex, Employee Handbook, EOC manual and others.  Knowledge of location and how to access OBHAW manuals.

b)  Follow OBHAW security and confidentiality policies at all times, access client and staff information only as needed for job duties and as approved by supervisor

c)  Comply with OBHAW computer, social media,  and internet usage policy, reporting problems, and suggest improvements to OBHAW procedures, software, and equipment

d)  Complete required annual online training (Relias) and any other training according to OBHAW

4)  Collaboration

a)  Follow appropriate lines of communication to report and resolve problem situations according to established guidelines, chain of command, and approved committee actions.

b)  Accept constructive criticism related to performance and demonstrating acceptance by taking personal responsibility for appropriate change. (Supervisor will document improvement efforts for any score below a 3 in each monthly supervision).

c)  Use appropriate e-mail etiquette such as replying to e-mails in a timely fashion, using discretion when forwarding another person's e-mail, encrypting all non OBHAW emails, and using personal e-mail accounts for non-work related e-mails.

d)  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.

5)  Professional Development Goal

a)  Developed with supervisor

6)  Extra Functions

Perform other work-related tasks as requested by an authorized supervisor (e. g. participate in special projects, serve a peer mentor, participate in OBHAW/ Community events, any other job related duty).