Mental Health Specialist

2 months ago


Nashville, United States Meharry Medical College Full time

The Mental Health Specialist will assist Program Manager or Program Director in carrying out the clinical service plan for their assigned program. This will include providing and supervising individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and advocacy for assigned clients. The Mental Health Specialist will ensure that clinical services are provided according to program structure and schedule.

Daily Operations

• Provide clinical services (such as group therapy and individual counseling) utilizing best practices such as the Hazelton Curriculum for group and CBT for individual.
• In collaboration with the Program Manager, provides behavioral and therapeutic structure.
• Provide psycho-educational groups and family counseling when appropriate.
• Maintain a functional knowledge of best practices for service delivery that are trauma-informed, client-centered, and goal-oriented such as Motivational Interviewing.
• Maintain, and practice skills regarding sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of clients and others contacted in carrying out job responsibilities.
• Utilizing appropriate forms hardcopy or electronic, document group and individual sessions with clients.
• Maintain clinical records and required paperwork in compliance with agency standards.
• Collect and report statistical data to administration as required by funding and other agencies.
• Attend and participate in treatment team meetings in order to give and receive client condition reports.
• Attend all appropriate client care conferences and staff meetings.
• Participate in funding agency training activities as required.
• Perform other departmental mission related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Be courteous, tactful, and discrete in relating to the public, other staff, and clients.
• Adhere to the guidelines as stated in the Meharry Medical College Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Provide other services that benefit the program and/or agency as assigned by the Program Manager or Clinical Director.

Required Skills

• A comprehensive knowledge of substance abuse treatment.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff, clients, agencies, etc.
• Demonstrated effective clinical skills.
• Must be on call for emergencies twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
• Must have a valid Tennessee Driver's License and vehicle to facilitate local travel between the Elam Center and business related agencies.

Required Education and Experience

• M.A. or M.S. in the Social Services Field with a minimum of two years' experience providing clinical services to mental health or substance abuse.


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