Full Time and Part Time positions available working with children/families in the Andover, Augusta and El Dorado areas.

This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking entry into the mental health field.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide one-on-one supervision to consumers who experience severe and persistent mental illnesses or have a severe emotional disturbance. Overall endeavor is to prevent hospitalization or out-of-home placement and to reintegrate consumers into the community.

Quantity: Specialist will provide PRI, PRG, AC and respite services as scheduled. Administrative: Specialist is an active participant in meeting related administration or treatment planning processes. Judgment: Sound judgment is used in ongoing assignments. Maintains a positive, professional and supportive relationship with consumers. Maintains a positive and professional relationship with staff from The Counseling Center and other agencies. Confidentiality is maintained at all times. Specialists keep other staff informed of unusual situations regarding consumers. Documentation: Progress notes are accurate and reflect progress toward treatment goals. Documentation is current and turned in daily.

Other Job Functions:

• Build relationship and provide positive role model for the consumer.
• Assist in developing & providing structured activities in order for the consumer to progress toward treatment goals.
• Be in contact with designated clients and families for regularly scheduled appointments during the hours of 7 am to 9 pm to meet the client and families needs as dictated on their plan of care.
• Provide opportunity to engage in routine social activities.
• Maintain a safe and productive environment for the consumer.
• Report any and all signs/symptoms of child abuse or neglect.
• Expected to keep supervisor(s) informed of unusual situations re: consumer.
• Required to keep all arranged appointments with the consumer.
• Furnish respite to care-givers and families.
• Provide transportation to and from activities and on occasion to an appointment.
• Supervising the consumer in the least restrictive environment.
• Attend training sessions as required by The Counseling Center.
• Maintain and submit reports and paperwork as required in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED. Must have the ability to communicate positively and effectively with others, to work independently as well as be a productive part of a team. Must have a dependable vehicle and valid driver’s license. Must provide proof of insurance. Pass a criminal background and drivers license check to the satisfaction of SCMH. SCMHCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.