Mental Health Professional at BRIA

Job Description:

Latest job information from BRIA for the position of Mental Health Professional. If the Mental Health Professional vacancy in Waukegan matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at BRIA for the position of Mental Health Professional below matches your qualifications.

The MHP will work with consumers in the specialized mental health facility by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Services will be provided in accordance with the National Association of MHPs (NASW) Code of Ethics along with strict adherence to government regulations. The specialized mental health facility MHP is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable consumers to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity. This climate shall provide consumers with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

Objectives:

¦ providing direct social services to consumers and their families professionally trained

MHPs

¦ assisting consumers and families to use and receive maximum benefit from the facility

and community-based social and health resources on a continuum throughout the stay

of each resident

¦ strengthening communications among consumers, families, and the program or facility staff

¦ assisting the facility to achieve and maintain a therapeutic environment essential to the optimal quality of life and independent functioning of each resident and to provide for maximum participation of consumers in planning activities and policies

¦ promoting facility–community interaction by encouraging community involvement in the facility along with resident and staff involvement in the community, developing linkages with a wide range of community resources, and participating in the assessment of and the need for planning related to other long-term social and health care resources

The social work director’s responsibilities may include the following:

¦ development and implementation of all social health programs in the setting

¦ implementation and oversight of procedures to ensure that adequate documentation of

social work services are provided in each consumer’s medical record and that is legal,

ethical, and professional standards are observed in written recordings

¦ establishment and administration of a social work program that provides high-quality care and services reflective of professional standards of practice and in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws

¦ establishment and administration of quality assurance procedures and modification of these procedures where appropriate

¦ ensuring that staff is knowledgeable about consumers’ rights in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.

 Mental Health Professional (MHP) Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Social Services preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a psychology, social work or social services related field
• Crisis Prevention (CPI) certified preferred
• Strong customer service skills
• The hours are 11pm - 7am

Compensation details: 23-23 Hourly Wage

PI3fce13190f9d-

Job Info:

• Company: BRIA
• Position: Mental Health Professional
• Work Location: Waukegan
• Country: US

How to Submit an Application:

After reading and understanding the criteria and minimum qualification requirements explained in the job information Mental Health Professional at the office Waukegan above, immediately complete the job application files such as a job application letter, CV, photocopy of diploma, transcript, and other supplements as explained above. Submit via the Next Page link below.