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KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Behavioral Health Therapist (Contracted) in KENOSHA, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. Participate in intake and assessment of consumers into services 2. Evaluate consumers\' mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plan 3. Refer consumers to other providers, specialists, or practitioners when necessary 4. Counsel consumers individually or in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjustment to life issues, or making necessary changes in their lives to increase their quality of life 5. Continue to adjust treatment modality as necessary to meet the most current need of the consumer, within scope of practice 6. Constantly monitor and assess for emergent needs or imminent threats to self or others and follow clinic protocol for emergency assessment and referral for higher level of care, if needed 7. Always maintain confidentiality of consumer information and records as per HIPAA guidelines with understanding of and compliance with limits of confidentiality 8. Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and/or supporting consumer if indicated 9. Provide comprehensive discharge plans for consumer when therapy has completed 10. Complete in a timely manner all necessary documentation of: a. Initial assessment and eligibility paperwork b. Treatment plan and updates as necessary c. Progress notes in EMR d. Any Federal or State mandated forms or data collection e. Discharge summaries f. Any other paperwork that may be necessary to continue care g. Clinical supervision notes h. All requirements of Wisconsin DHS Chapter 35 ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in the English language. 2. Must have reliable transportation and valid driver\'s license with good driving record. 3. Must carry own auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage. 4. Ability to maintain records and document case notes daily. 5. Ability to give and accept feedback as a part of a team. 6. Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently throughout the day. 7. Be willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies. 8. Bilingual in Spanish a plus. 9. Experience working with children with disabilities and their families a plus. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.khds.org/employment-opportunities/

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