Mental Health Clinicians

Company: Medical Temporaries, Inc.
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Medical Temporaries, Inc. has a position available for Mental Health Clinicians to work in Norfolk, VA.



Job Title: Mental Health Clinicians

Requirements: LPC or LCSW (through the State of VA DHP) required and (3) three years supervised experience in directly providing mental health services. Master's in Human Services or a related field. Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record as reported by the DMV. Must be certified or certifiable in Basic First Aid and CPR.

Location: Norfolk, VA

Hours: Various Shifts (must be flexible and available to work day, evening, overnights, and weekends)

Type: Temporary / Full Time / LONG TERM

Start Date: ASAP

Hourly Pay Rate: $25.00

Specialty: Mental Health



Summary: The Mental Health Clinician's primary objectives are to assess individuals in crisis to provide or link the individual and/or significant others with needed mental health services in the least restrictive setting, thus diverting from State Hospital care to other options.



Duties:

• Evaluates crisis telephone calls and determines the type of response needed including crisis intervention, phone counseling, information, follow-up, pre-admission screening, and/or referral.
  
• Provides phone counseling in the office and face-to-face crisis counseling in the office and in the community(e.g.. hospital emergency rooms, agency offices, residences).
  
• Completes pre-admission screening evaluations and facilities obtaining Temporary Detention Orders in accordance with mental health services policies.
  
• Provides expert testimony to the Norfolk Courts for assigned commitment cases regarding the consumer's history, behavior and least restrictive treatment alternative.
  
• Initiates, completes, and maintains program records and documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
  
• Provides consultation and clinical supervision to Emergency Services Counselors through role modeling consultation , and formally through structured supervision.
  
• Identifies staff training needs and recommends strategies to meet those needs.
  
• Assists in the development and implementation of special projects, policy development or revision.
  
  
  
  Other Requirements
  
  Education: Master's in Human Services or a related degree.
  
  
  
  Skills:
  
  
  Demonstrate positive interpersonal communication and effective listening skills.
  Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team
  Work independently with minimal supervision
  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, consumers, and families.
  Demonstrate adherence to strict confidentiality and ethical standards
  Exercise sound judgment
  Manage multiple work priorities
  Project a professional image
  Provide supervision
  Interview individuals in crisis
  Utilize agency forms.
  
  
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  Benefits/Perks: Health Insurance, Direct Deposit, Weekly Pay
  
  
  
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  About Us:
  
  Medical Temporaries is sincere in its efforts to provide quality medical care to the community. We are interested in healthcare workers who have a passion for helping others and are able to provide compassionate care and services to those who need it. We build a bridge to help you reach your career goals. Many of the area's premier medical facilities partner with Medical Temporaries to handle the recruiting and hiring for their facilities. With more than 32 years of experience staffing the medical community, we have the relationships and resources available to get your foot in the door in a timely manner. We work diligently to ensure the job is a good fit for everyone, Your Success is our Success. For more information about our company and current opportunities, you can visit our website at
  
  
  
  Medical Temporaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

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