Psychotherapist – MHRS

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Join our team and make a difference in your community
as a Psychotherapist focusing on Mental Health and Recovery Services. A
career with Sauk County will bring unlimited opportunities to provide
support, assistance, and growth to local communities. Sauk County is the
ultimate destination where anyone can happily live, work, and play. We
are looking for someone who has the desire to support local communities
and be a part of the Human Services team. The purpose of the
Psychotherapist- Mental Health and Recovery Services is to provide
mental health and/or substance use treatment services to consumers,
provide clinical support and consultation to agency staff, and provide
mental health education and/or substance use education and prevention to
the public for Sauk County Department of Human Services. Essential
Duties Provide mental health and/or substance abuse treatment services
to individuals, groups, and affected family members by conducting mental
health and substance use assessments and develop person centered goals
within the individuals recovery plan. Identify, develop, adapt, and
implement treatment methods according to the consumers unique needs
using tools and approaches that are evidence-based such as motivational
interviewing, cognitive-behavioral, trauma informed, and strength based.
Provide consumers with supportive psychotherapy, psychoeducation,
symptom management support, case management, and life skills education
to allow consumers to attain and maintain their highest level of
independent living. Advocate on behalf of the consumer when appropriate
for needed benefits and services, including applying for social security
disability income, housing subsidies, and medical services. Review
consumer evaluations, test results, substance use assessments, medical
reports, neuropsychological evaluations, and psychiatric/psychological
evaluations and incorporate information into a coordinated plan of care.
Screen and triage mental health and substance use referrals coming into
the MHRS unit. Assess for appropriate level of intervention (ASAM),
refer to services including higher levels of care as necessary, monitor
consumers progress in county-authorized and/or funded treatment, and
assist with discharge/aftercare planning and return to community.
Consult, collaborate, refer, and coordinate services with internal and
external service providers/partners regarding consumers needs to
ensure an integrated approach to treatment. Participate in team-based
services (CCS, CST) in the role of psychotherapist, service coordinator,
or consultant. Provide court-ordered services requested through internal
and external partners including but not limited to Child Protection,
Youth Justice, Probation and Parole, the Intoxicated Driver Program and
Adult Treatment Court for drug and alcohol offenses. Educate partners
about scope of MHRS services and roles. Intervene in crises and
participate in mobile crisis response. Collaborate with agency staff and
recommend immediate remediation including residential placement, respite
and stabilization, and safe community-based options. Create crisis and
safety plans including intervention and prevention steps to avoid
unnecessary out-of-home placement and/or hospitalization. Lead or
co-lead therapeutic, psycho-educational, or social groups for consumers.
Complete documentation within the electronic health record, including
but not limited to screening measures, assessments, recovery plans,
progress notes, referral and discharge forms, supervision/consultation
notes, and daily activity logs. Participate in program development and
evaluation. Maintain knowledge of current professional counseling
techniques and skills. Participate in ongoing professional training and
development. Provide information/outreach regarding mental health and/or
substance use to internal and external partners. Provide supervision to
bachelors or masters level student interns. OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Substance abuse education and experience
providing substance abuse assessment and treatment. 3 years of
individual and group therapy experience with Comprehensive Community
Services (CCS), American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria,
and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Any combination of education and
experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may
be considered. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/saukwi