Travel Mental Health Professional - Wellpath : Job Details

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to Always Do The Right Thing!, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

The Mental Health Professional travels to various sites to deliver clinical services to individuals under the direction of the MH Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor, or MH Director. This role involves providing mental health consultation and training to facility staff, ensuring the effective management and treatment of persons served. Additionally, the professional participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and maintains thorough documentation of services provided.

Education

• Masters degree in a behavioral/social science field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Coursework and professional experience that indicates knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, psychological assessment techniques, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation. Must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time.

Licenses/Certifications

• LMSW, LPC, or similar licensure in the state from the appropriate state licensing board; Must maintain CPR certification and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required.

• Provide direct clinical and consultation services in accordance with policies, procedures, and ethical standards of relevant professional organizations (e.g., NASW, APA).
• Conduct individual and group psychotherapy/counseling to reduce maladaptive behavior and enhance psychological functioning, and offer crisis intervention services as needed, including consultation and referrals.
• Complete Clinical Service Reports and diagnostic evaluations, including psychological testing and reporting, ensuring timely and professional documentation.
• Offer consultation services to institutional screening committees and staff regarding mental status and management of persons served, and support institutional psychiatric staff.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, specialized clinical services, program development activities, and maintain accountability through accurate documentation and the Quality Improvement program.

Education

• Masters degree in a behavioral/social science field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Coursework and professional experience that indicates knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, psychological assessment techniques, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation. Must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time.

Licenses/Certifications

• LMSW, LPC, or similar licensure in the state from the appropriate state licensing board; Must maintain CPR certification and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesnt seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.