POSITION SUMMARY:

Person in this position will be responsible for the planning and coordination of the clinical activities pertaining to mental health services for clients and their families. Interview clients when referred by clinical staff for therapy, conduct assessment and individual, conjoint, couple, and multiple family group counseling as indicated. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Plan and coordinate the clinical activities pertaining to mental health services to clients and their families. Supervise the screening and assignment of cases referred for mental health services. Assist staff at arriving at solutions to client problems as they relate to mental health issues. Participate in staff meetings and conferences pertaining to client treatment plans and progress in treatment. Participate in discharge planning with clinical staff at the conclusion of therapy. Attend and participate in the diagnostic and technical meetings for cooperative planning and treatment by clinical staff. Participate in staff training as it relates to therapy. Participate in the development and implementation of the quality improvement process as it relates to therapy. Participation in Quality Improvement activities in an ongoing basis. Responsible for maintaining the client charts in compliance with agency, state and any other rules and standards. Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Perform all other duties as assigned.