Childrens Mental Health Professional

Mental Health Professional (LAC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW) is needed for our year-round intensive outpatient children’s counseling program called CLIMB (Children Learning and Implementing Mindful Behaviors). The mental health professional will work in an evidence-based conscious discipline program for children who may be struggling emotionally or behaviorally in their current childcare environment or in school. The program focuses on emotional and behavioral regulation, family support and academic growth. Up to $70,000 a year depending on experience and licensure.

The CLIMB program is for children who may be struggling emotionally or behaviorally in their current childcare environment or in school. Staff is trained in Conscious Discipline, which is an evidence-based treatment intervention that teaches children the social, emotional, and communication skills necessary to manage themselves. Each child is assigned a mental health professional and qualified behavioral health professional that will work with them daily on their personalized treatment goals. The length of treatment can be 6 months to one year or longer depending on the complexity of the case. Full benefit package, competitive pay, student loan reimbursement for LPC or LCSWs, 160 hours of accrued PTO first year, exceptional training program with free CEU’s, 401K with a 4% match, bonus opportunities.

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 Outpatient Behavioral Health Certifications.
* Must pass a background check.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Conduct Assessments and provide therapy to individuals with diverse backgrounds.
* Develop and implement treatment plans based on client needs.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans.
* Offer support and guidance to clients in their journey towards mental well-being.
* Maintain accurate and confidential client records.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. The employee must have the ability to use a computer as required. The employee must be able to communicate with others in an understandable manner. The employee must be able to operate standard office equipment. There is a moderate level of activity including moving throughout the building occasional moving of light equipment involved in the position. Regular attendance at work is a requirement of this position.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

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