Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)

POSITION TITLE:  Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)

DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health

NATURE OF POSITION:  The Licensed Mental Health Professional is an important part of the COFMC team. The LMHP works with our Behavior Health Clients to assist them in resolving interpersonal conflict and alleviating psychosocial stressors for improved daily functioning.

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Behavioral Health

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university in the area of Social Work (clinical specialty only) or another Human Services field, and current license as LCSW or LPC. On site supervision is available for social workers seeking or eligible for licensure.   
• Knowledge of current social and economic problems, principles of family economics and budgeting, human relation, community, state and national health and welfare resources, social assistance requirements and psychological terminology.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge base as indicated by the COFMC Competency Assessment for Behavioral Healthcare Practitioners.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, clinical policies and procedures, and infection control procedures. 
• Skills: 

• Concise and clear writing skills.
• Ability to follow chain of authority.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all team members and departments.
• Ability to work independently, requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed.
• Ability to complete tasks effectively, accurately, and on time.
• Ability to arrive on time and work through designated work hours.
• Good time management skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Above average computer skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of the BH Director, conducts initial BH screenings and psycho-social assessments on all new clients.
• Under the supervision of the BH Director, conducts and prepares initial client treatment plans and conducting treatment reviews every (3-6) months that are client specific, contain measurable and obtainable goals and objectives, and contain the client’s mental health diagnosis.
• Under the supervision of the BH Director, completes client discharge summaries within 30 days of termination of care from COFMC.
• Under the supervision of the BH Director, conduct clinical case management services and/or individual therapy and/or family therapy to clients who meet the admission criteria of the BH Department.
• Document services provided through the use of an electronic health record (EHR), in the appropriate template, assigned by appointment type, in accordance with the acting practice of the Behavioral Health department in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist the BH Director with the processing of all referrals received; and
• Attend all meetings, trainings, and/or other events as deemed mandatory by the Director of Behavioral Health, and/or by COFMC Admin.