Mental Health Counselor - Kansas City, United States - ReDiscover

Description

Job Details

Job Location
South - Kansas City, MO

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
Master's Degree

Description

If you are seeking a team rooted in a culture of coaching, collaboration and belonging, you should consider joining Team ReDiscover as a Mental Health Counselor

With over 29 programs across 20 different locations in Lee's Summit, Raytown and Kansas City, ReDiscover offers a wide variety of career opportunities for individuals looking to make a difference throughout the community.

Since 1969, ReDiscover has been known in the southeastern Jackson County area for our mission to deliver efficient and cost-effective treatment for the people we serve. Our team of more than 700 employees is a diverse group of professionals innovating, leveraging best practices, having fun, and supporting our community, specifically those whose lives have been affected by mental illness or substance use.

By joining Team ReDiscover you can expect:

• To be part of a highly satisfied team: 93% of our employees "strongly agreed" that they are "very proud of the work they do"
• Empowerment to share your thoughts and ideas
• Engaging team collaboration, we support our communities and each other
• Competitive and equitable wages
• Robust benefits packages with options that best fit your needs
• A company committed to the wellness and self-care of its employees
• To join us in our journey to our aspirational culture rooted in respect, excellence-focused, dedicated, inclusion, strategic, compassionate, optimistic, visionary, engaging, and recovery-driven.
• To receive monthly and annual development meetings with your manager to help support your professional growth and development.

Mental Health Counselor Overview:

The Mental Health Counselor cooperatively works with all program staff and management to develop and integrate services for the agency. All services are performed in accordance with the standards of clinical practice established by the State of Missouri and the policies and procedures of ReDiscover.

This role requires proactive multitasking and coordination. The Master's Level Clinician must embrace ReDiscover's aspirational culture of respect, excellence-focused, dedication, inclusion, strategic, compassionate, optimistic, visionary, engaging, and recovery-driven.

Strategy & Planning

• Evaluates client's mental health condition based on the review of client information, including bio-psycho-social assessments, psychological evaluation, and diagnostics. Collecting information about the client through interviews, observations, and tests. Prepares and maintains treatment records and reports.
• Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical experience, knowledge, and understanding of the client's information and history. Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Counsels clients, individually and in group sessions specific to the program format, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes. Maintains confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans for the client(s) being served.

Operational Management

• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Acts with integrity by observing ReDiscover policy/procedures, accreditation standards, laws and ethics.
• Supports the strategic goals and mission/vision/values of ReDiscover when interacting with clients, co-workers and community stakeholders.
• Contributes to the mission of ReDiscover by adjusting work priorities and duties as needed to meet unforeseen demands.
• Exhibits independent discretion and judgment with respect to matters of significance on a daily basis.

Qualifications

By joining Team ReDiscover, our expectation is:

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a social science field (as defined by the Department of Mental Health).
• Some programs may require an active clinical license in the State of Missouri. This includes: Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• In some programs, candidates with either an LMSW or PLPC may be considered.
• At least two (2) years of clinical experience in a direct service provision to adults and children in a mental health setting preferred.
• Understanding the function of nonprofits, specifically within behavioral healthcare is preferred.
• Strong analytical capabilities and conflict resolution skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as G-Suite.
• Acts with integrity by observing ReDiscover policy/procedures, accreditation standards, laws and ethics.
• Self-Driven individual with a customer service focus.
• Team-Oriented and skilled in collaborating with others.