Behavioral Health Clinician (SUD)
Mental Health Cooperative
Summary
Counsel with emphasis on prevention and recovery. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. This position will help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health.
Job description
Job Summary
Counsel with emphasis on prevention and recovery. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. This position will help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health.
Position Responsibilities
- Utilize evidence based therapeutic framework, counsel consumers and patients, individually and group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life and making changes.
- Guide consumers in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems using evidence-based modalities.
- Encourage consumers to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in consumer's status.
- Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
- Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with and supporting consumers.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and consumers' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
- Refer patients, consumers or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
- Meet with families, clinic providers, care managers and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
- Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
- Facilitating IOP groups.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Master's degree (M.A., M.S.) in Mental Health field
- Licensed or license eligible
Essential Requirements for the Position
- Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
Requirements
- Master's degree (M.A., M.S.) in Mental Health field
- Licensed or license eligible
- Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Calm App
- Gym Membership Discounts
Company overview
Mental Health Cooperative is a comprehensive behavioral health services organization dedicated to providing integrated mental health care and support services to communities. As a healthcare provider specializing in mental health services, the organization focuses on delivering accessible, high-quality care through a range of therapeutic interventions and community-based programs. The cooperative model emphasizes collaborative care approaches that address the diverse needs of individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring challenges. Their services typically include outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, case management, psychiatric care, and community support programs designed to promote recovery and wellness. Operating with a patient-centered philosophy, Mental Health Cooperative works to reduce barriers to mental health treatment and improve overall community mental health outcomes through evidence-based practices and compassionate care delivery. The organization plays a vital role in the mental health ecosystem by providing essential services that support individuals in achieving stability, independence, and improved quality of life.