Qualified Mental Health Specialist Job at Applewood Centers, Lorain, OH

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  • Applewood Centers
  • Lorain, OH

Job Description

$2000 Sign On Bonus Offered!!!

Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.

The Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS), provides services to clients, their families, and/or significant others as needed. He or she transitions clients in community settings and works to provide support – including education and consultation – for parents and/or caregivers, case coordination, and symptom management and monitoring. Services take place in the home and in the community. Work hours are flexible, some evenings may apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Accept assignment of cases from the supervisor to provide QMHS Services for clients, their families, and/or significant others as needed, including: community organizations, schools, other health and social service professionals, the justice system, and other agencies involved with the client.

2. Accept case assignments – stepping down from a higher level of care – from the clinical supervisor and jointly develop tasks and interventions that implement treatment goals.

3. Provide QMHS Services including, but not limited to:

Development/review of the client’s treatment plan
Crisis work – providing assistance and support in crisis situations
Support, including education and consultation for families and/or significant others regarding the client’s mental illness
Individual interventions
Symptom monitoring and self-management of symptoms
Assistance in increasing social support skills and networks
Coordination of necessary evaluations and assessments, including referral and linkage to other healthcare, behavioral health care, and non-health care services to avoid more restrictive levels of treatment.
Coordination of all services identified on the client’s treatment plan
Necessary follow-up to determine if services are adequately meeting the needs of the client
Access to resources in the community

4. Provide services to each client in accordance with medical necessity and as outlined in the client’s treatment plan.

5. Recognize the significance of the parent and/or caregiver in the client’s life and demonstrate the skills to engage the client, primary family, and other supportive adults in the treatment planning process.

6. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or related human services field.

Why Work for Us:

We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive total rewards (benefits and compensation) options to our valued employees and their families, including domestic partners. Our rich options include:

Dental, vision and medical insurance
403 (b) plan
Life insurance
Paid long-term disability
Generous paid time off and holidays
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Applewood Centers, Inc. (“Applewood”) is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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