Mental Health Specialist

3 weeks ago

Chesapeake, United States ForKids Full time
Job Details

Job Location
The Landmark Center - Chesapeake, VA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree/Undergratuate

Salary Range
$24.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Description

The Mental Health Specialist offers mental health assessment and support for families in the Sokol Place Emergency Shelter. Provides hands-on assistance with connection to outpatient services and responding to mental health crises as they arise. Works closely with community providers to connect individuals with quality services which are sensitive to the needs of individuals who are experiencing homelessness and are living in poverty. The Mental Health Specialist also consults with designated staff regarding the mental health needs of their Participants, using their clinical expertise to guide decisions pertaining to each Participants' unique mental health needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Model positive and nurturing behavior at all times, interacting in a fair and meaningful way. Stimulate positive (non-abusive) behavior between the parents and their children.
  • Complete Mental Health intake for all families in Sokol Place.
  • Provide crisis intervention counseling to adults and children when needed.
  • Complete ASQ developmental screening for eligible children residing in Sokol Place ages 0-4.
  • Meets with family case managers or other designated staff at least monthly, lending their clinical expertise to problem-solve Participant's mental health needs.
  • When appropriate, partners with staff to refer families for complete psychological and psychiatric assessments, counseling, mental health skill-building and in-home services.
  • Provide direct support for families to access outpatient services.
  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with community mental health providers.
  • Coordinate mental health services with collaborating agencies.
  • Provide individual parenting consultation as needed.
  • Develop and facilitate psychoeducational groups for emergency shelter Participants.
  • Provide task supervision to program interns as needed.
  • Attend all scheduled staff meetings and services team meetings.
RESPONSIBILITIES as MHS for Teen Program
  • Foster a safe and fun environment while facilitating agency rules and policies.
  • Provide crisis intervention and conflict solution.
  • Interact with parents using tact and sensitivity, maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Provide individual and group support as needed for behavior interventions including follow up with staff and parents.
  • Provides support to summer programming weekly.
Customer Service:
  • Provide service to internal and external customers according to standards as outlined in ForKids Customer CARE Manual.
Financial Management:
  • Use agency resources (financial and non-financial) prudently.
  • Acknowledge and follow the financial policies of the agency.
Grants Data Management:
  • Accurately complete all required data reporting in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Participate in all scheduled data collection trainings.
Community Engagement:

Participate in development and fundraising activities as needed and requested (ex: meeting with donors, providing tours, attending fundraising events).

Qualifications

Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Human Services, Social Work, or Psychology. Master's degree and experience with providing clinical services preferred.

Essential Functions, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of clinical diagnostic methods and approved modalities of counseling.
  • Knowledge of interviewing methods and techniques.
  • Ability to identify and assess mental health symptoms.
  • Skill in use of crisis intervention techniques.
  • Experience working with trauma.
  • Knowledge of state and local ordinances and policies regarding mental health counseling.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work with a service team or independently as needed.
  • Valid driver's license with no more than three minor moving violations and/or accidents combined within the last 3 years, and no major moving violations in the past five years and ability to transport Participants in own vehicle as needed.

  • Mental Health Specialist

    3 days ago

    Chesapeake, Virginia, United States Resilience Comprehensive Mental Health Services Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Resilience Comprehensive Mental Health Services, LLC. As a QMHP-A Professional, you will play a vital role in providing mental health skill building services to individuals in need.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide support and reinforcement of functional skills and behavior...

  • Master's Level Behavioral Health Specialist

    13 hours ago

    Chesapeake, Virginia, United States VitalCore Health Strategies Full time

    Job SummaryVitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a highly skilled Master's Level Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team in a correctional environment. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide proactive and collaborative mental health services to patients.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister assessments and make clinical decisions to...

  • Mental Health Therapist

    3 months ago

    Chesapeake, United States SOLUTION FOCUSED COUNSELING GROUP Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob SummaryWe are seeking licensed or pre licensed Mental Health Therapists to join our team! In this role, you will diagnose and treat psychological disorders, teach communication skills, assist patients in addressing dysfunctional behaviors, and guide them through crises. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care...

  • Senior Mental Health Professional

    5 days ago

    Chesapeake, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    Job SummaryThe Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mental Health Clinician Senior to lead the Mental Health Department at the Indian Creek Correctional Center. As a key member of the institution's leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and monitoring of...

  • Mental Health Case Manager

    3 days ago

    Chesapeake, Virginia, United States City of Chesapeake Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Case Manager to join our team at the City of Chesapeake. As a key member of our Behavioral Health Services team, you will play a vital role in providing support and guidance to individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess client needs and...

  • Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

    2 weeks ago

    Chesapeake, VA, United States LifeStance Health Full time

    DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Psychiatric-Mental Health Physician in Chesapeake, Virginia. DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice job board to help you advance your healthcare career. Register now to apply for this job and for access to 125,000+ other openings. DocCafe Offers: Free Physician and...

  • Nurse (RN-Staff Outpatient Mental Health)

    1 month ago

    Chesapeake, Virginia, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time

    The Registered Nurse provides substance use disorder treatment at the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Outpatient Program (OP) levels depending upon the individual needs of the Veteran. The nurse is an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team delivering comprehensive mental health care necessary for promotion of optimal maintenance, and...

  • Licensed Mental Health Professional

    3 months ago

    Chesapeake, United States CHAT Behavioral Health Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCHAT Behavioral Health Services is hiring a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC/LCSW/LMFT) to provide outpatient therapy services in a private practice setting in our Chesapeake, VA office.We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC/LCSW/LMFT)Qualifications:Current active Virginia license as a Professional...

  • Mental Health Professional Life Coach

    3 weeks ago

    Chesapeake, United States Life Consultants Inc Full time

    As a Mental Health Professional Life Coach with Life Consultants Inc., you will provide quality Mental Health Skill-Building services to adults through training and support; enable clients to achieve and maintain community stability and independence in the most appropriate, least restrictive environment.A Mental Health Professional/Life Coach will train and...

  • Mental Health Case Manager

    5 days ago

    Chesapeake, Virginia, United States City of Chesapeake Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Case Manager to join our team at the City of Chesapeake. As a key member of our Behavioral Healthcare team, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional support and services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct thorough...

  • Mental Health Therapist

    3 days ago

    Chesapeake, Virginia, United States SOLUTION FOCUSED COUNSELING GROUP Full time

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking licensed or pre-licensed mental health professionals to join our team at Solution Focused Counseling Group. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and mental health solutions to individuals, couples, families, and children.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive intake assessments to identify client needs and develop...

  • Mental Health Professional Life Coach

    3 months ago

    Chesapeake, United States Life Consultants Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:Bonus based on performanceDental insuranceHealth insuranceVision insuranceAbout the Role:We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Professional/Life Coach to join our team at Life Consultants Inc. in Chesapeake, VA. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our clients by...

  • Registered Nurse

    3 days ago

    Chesapeake, Virginia, United States DOCS Health Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our team as a Military Health Readiness Specialist. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting the health and readiness of our military service members.Responsibilities:Support Physical Health Assessments: Conduct thorough physical health assessments of...

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    Chesapeake, United States Seasoned Recruitment Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSeasoned Recruitment is in search of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated team. In this remote position, you will be responsible for providing patient care and medication management, which includes conducting initial consultations for depression and anxiety, as well as follow-up visits for...

  • Nurse (RN-Staff Outpatient Mental Health)

    1 month ago

    Chesapeake County, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time

    The Registered Nurse provides substance use disorder treatment at the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Outpatient Program (OP) levels depending upon the individual needs of the Veteran. The nurse is an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team delivering comprehensive mental health care necessary for promotion of optimal maintenance, and...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    2 days ago

    Chesapeake, Virginia, United States Triage Staffing Full time

    Job Opportunity with Triage StaffingJob Title: Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health SpecialistLocation: Richmond, VA areaJob Type: Travel NursingShift Details:12-hour night shifts36 hours per weekJob Description:As a Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health Specialist with Triage Staffing, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging...

  • Child Behavior Specialist

    13 hours ago

    Chesapeake, Virginia, United States Intercept Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Child Behavior Specialist to join our team at Intercept Health. As a Child Behavior Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting and implementing individualized plans for clients with autism, intellectual disabilities, or other developmental disabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and...

  • Qualified Mental Health Professional

    1 month ago

    Chesapeake, United States Lighthouse Therapeutic Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLighthouse Therapeutic Services has a passion for assisting individuals with becoming their best selves. We are currently seeking knowledgeable, compassionate, and motivated professionals, who share the vision that we have serving our community.Lighthouse Therapeutic Services is currently seeking full-time Qualified Mental...

  • Qualified Mental Health Professional

    3 months ago

    Chesapeake, United States SOLUTION FOCUSED COUNSELING GROUP Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob SummaryWe are seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional to join our team! As a QMHP you will provide intensive in-home counseling services in a one-to-one, family and group setting for youth and their families with sessions being conducted in the family home.  Intensive In-Home Counseling services place an emphasis on...

  • Licensed Clinical Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Chesapeake, United States Refresh Mental Health Full time

    Licensed Clinical Therapist - LCSW, LMFT, LPC We dont just have a mission statementwe have a mission. At Coastal Counseling, our commitment to optimal mental health and steadfast support isnt just for our clients; it extends to every team member. Coastal Counseling realizes the strength of our practice is our exceptional staff. We support our clinicians...