Children's Qualified Mental Health Professional (Master's Required)
REDISCOVER
Summary
Join ReDiscover's Children's Community Service Department and be part of a mission-driven organization that's been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we're passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.
Job description
About Children's Community Service Program
Our Children's Services program offers mental health services to school aged youth at home, school, or in their community. Our staff have smaller caseloads, are able to see clients one or more times a week, and have flexible schedules. This helps to ensure that a child's services are not disrupted due to transportation or family scheduling concerns.
What You'll Do
- Provide biopsychosocial assessment and case management services as appropriate for children and youth who are ReDiscover clients.
- Assess children and families accurately and completely using all the diagnostic tools required.
- Develop treatment plans that match the needs of the child/family/community and works toward meeting goals of the treatment plan.
- Follows through with all tasks and interventions that are identified by all parties involved
- Integrates service provision to all parties to address the needs of the client.
- Demonstrates clinically sound judgment and seeks appropriate supervision and/or training for difficult or hard to serve clients
- Maintains clear concise communication that is timely and accurate with all parties to the service provision.
- Meets with clients/families within the timeframes established by the program.
Requirements of the Position
- Availability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of clients enrolled in the program.
- Master's in a social science field (as defined by the Department of Mental Health).
- The ability to work with all persons with multiple challenges (mental illness, substance abuse, physical challenges, developmental disabilities, etc.).
- A valid automobile operator's license, vehicle and state minimum require automobile coverage is required.
- At least two (2) years clinical experience in a direct service provision to children and adolescents in a mental health setting preferred.
- Knowledge of the community resources as well as health and social service systems in the Kansas City metro area and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as the use of email.
Grow With Us
We're committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Qualified Mental Health Professional through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.
Requirements
- Availability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of clients enrolled in the program.
- Master's in a social science field (as defined by the Department of Mental Health).
- The ability to work with all persons with multiple challenges (mental illness, substance abuse, physical challenges, developmental disabilities, etc.).
- A valid automobile operator's license, vehicle and state minimum require automobile coverage is required.
- At least two (2) years clinical experience in a direct service provision to children and adolescents in a mental health setting preferred.
- Knowledge of the community resources as well as health and social service systems in the Kansas City metro area and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as the use of email.
Benefits
- Professional development
- Training
- Collaboration
Company overview
REDISCOVER is a mental health care organization dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and communities. Operating within the mental health services sector, the company focuses on delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions and support systems for those struggling with mental health challenges. While specific service details are limited, organizations like REDISCOVER typically offer a range of mental health services including individual counseling, group therapy, crisis intervention, and community outreach programs. The company's mission likely centers around helping individuals rediscover their mental well-being and achieve better psychological health outcomes. In the broader healthcare landscape, mental health service providers play a crucial role in addressing the growing need for accessible and effective mental health care, particularly as awareness and demand for these services continue to increase globally. REDISCOVER appears positioned within this important healthcare segment, contributing to the vital work of supporting mental wellness and recovery.