Position Summary

Responsible for the provision of assessment, crisis intervention, and individual therapy. This is a community based position, providing services primarily in the Clay County Health Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides comprehensive clinical and resource assessment including initial diagnosis to consumers referred by the Health Department.
• Provides crisis services face-to-face and by telephone as needed.
• Provides individual therapy to consumers at the Health Department.
• Provides case management activities associated with linking consumers to Tri-County Mental Health Services (TCMHS), as well as community resources as needed.
• Act as a liaison between TCMHS and the County Health Department by providing direct services to consumers.  Provides knowledge about behavioral health issues and trauma informed care practices. 
• Utilizes independent judgment and decision-making regarding consumers being seen at the Health Department in determining the appropriate interventions.
• Completes clinical documentation in the electronic medical record in the time frame required, which clearly reflects clinical interventions provided and necessity of those interventions.
• Maintains knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems and uses them effectively.
• Meets productivity expectations per TCMHS requirements.
• Works in a cooperative and problem-solving manner with TCMHS staff and community agencies.
• Assists the Director of Youth and Community Services in identification of service gaps and steps necessary to address service needs.
• Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor