Mental Health Clinician (Licensed)

Company: ThedaCare
Location: Racine
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Why ThedaCare?Living A Life Inspired!Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness -Lifestyle Engagemente.G. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health supportAccess & Affordabilitye.G. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycareAbout ThedaCare!Summary :Working within the State of Wisconsin professional counselor's scope of practice, the licensed mental health clinician provides evaluation and outpatient treatment services for individual, family, and group therapy to primarily adult patients across multiple locations within the ThedaCare service region. The Mental Health Clinician utilizes evidence-based practice to anticipate expected patient outcomes, which support the mental health diagnosis.Job Description:KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:1. Assesses, diagnoses when necessary, and evaluates patient's status and the effectiveness of mental health care using tools deemed appropriate by clinical setting, such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, to create an individualized plan of care that includes cultural diversity and special needs appropriate to the patient population served.2. Continually assesses patient's progress and provides interventions and strategies to support the mental health diagnosis.3. Prepares and maintains all required treatment records, reports, and other clinical information on time and accurately using current technology in accordance with regulatory requirements and department procedures.4. Works collaboratively with the patient and others to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the needs of the patient, desired outcomes, and agreed upon plan of care.5. Develops treatment plans and objectives in collaboration with patient and family, as appropriate, based on patient needs/goals. Anticipates and intervenes in areas of patient safety and symptom reduction. Is able to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.6. Coordinates referral options and serves as a link between patients and treatment providers. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other clinicians or other referral agencies7. Provides education and mentoring for students, interns, residents, observers and volunteers.8. With direction from your clinical supervisor, you may be asked to provide peer-to-peer review, clinical collaboration, chart auditing, coaching and mentoring in an effort to support team member development.QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in mental health or counselingManagement of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) and American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required for inpatient and day treatment settingsCurrent State of Wisconsin License as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistanceJob classification is not exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job dutiesWORK ENVIRONMENT:Climate controlled office setting with daily movement throughout the facilityInteraction with department members and other healthcare providersPosition requires compliance with department specific competencies.I understand that this is a summary of job responsibilities and does not create contractual terms and conditions and is subject to change in order to meet organizational needs. My employment with ThedaCare is "at-will".I have read and understand the job description for my position. I agree to comply with the corporate policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As team member, I understand my duty to report any suspected violation of law or the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor or the Corporate Compliance Officer.__________________________________________________ ______________________Team Member Signature DateFull time, various locations-Neenah/Menasha, The Cancer Center, Shawano and New London (part time).Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Scheduled FTE:1Location:ThedaCare Behavioral Health Midway Menasha,WisconsinOvertime Exempt:Yes

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