Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness

Mental Health Professional-Malvern School Based

OBHAW has an immediate opening for a licensed Mental Health Professional to serve clients in the Malvern School District. Are you a Mental Health Professional called to help young children with behavioral needs? If so, you may be a perfect candidate for this much needed and rewarding role. LAC, LMSW, LPC or LCSW may apply. Excellen training program offered to new LACs. Our salaries are very competitive and we also offer a bonus plan, generous PTO plan, 9 paid holidays, 401(k) plan with matching contributions and we are NHSC Site Certified.

Position Description

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Training and/or Experience)

  • Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling, or related field
  • Licensure as a mental health professional in the State of Arkansas per requirements of the Medicaid OBH Manual
  • Working knowledge of and ability to use personal computer for e-mail and electronic medical record
  • Provide clinical supervision as required by OBH

Ongoing Requirements

  • Maintain licensure
  • Capacity to function effectively within the context of the cultural beliefs, behaviors, and needs of clients and the community
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must have typing/keyboarding ability to use computer as required. Must be able to communicate by speaking and writing in an understandable manner. Must be able to operate standard office equipment. Mild level of activity including walking, standing, sitting and occasional light lifting. Regular attendance at work is a requirement of this position.

Knowledge And Application Of

  • OBHAW Mission, Vision, and Values
  • OBHAW Strategic Plan
  • OBHAW Code of Ethics
  • OBHAW Employee Handbook, OBHAW Policies and Procedures, and the Joint Commission philosophy.
  • OBHAW Environment of Care Manual including disaster and emergency evaluation procedures, incident reporting, basic first aid, and infection control.
  • Location and how to use OBHAW Policy and Procedure Manual
  • Procedures for confidentiality, both oral and written
  • Client Rights and Responsibilities of all persons seeking services from Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification
  • Child abuse statutes and mandated reporting.

Skills In

Working with adults and children with a variety of presenting problems

Assessment and Documentation

Communication and Coordination of Care

Organization and Management of Time

POSITION GOAL

The Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing mental health assessment, case coordination, and treatment to individuals and families according to established performance indicators.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Health Care Provider
  • Industries

    Mental Health Care

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