Midplains Center for Behaviorial Health

MST Therapist

Assessment Responsibilities:

Ensure that intake forms (including research materials) are properly and accurately completed.
Ensure that the client has had ample opportunity to provide all information necessary to produce an accurate and complete assessment of family strengths and needs.
Determine an appropriate preliminary diagnosis and pre-discharge planning to be included in assessment materials.

Behavioral Healthcare Treatment Responsibilities:

Staff each new case with other therapists and in MST supervision and consultation in a peer review format to share preliminary treatment plans and receive feedback.
Involve the consumer in the formation of the treatment plan.
Write the treatment plan according to MST standards, incorporating feedback from the client and the peer review process, and includes overarching goals and intermediate objectives.
Review and update the treatment plan and documents the review process in accordance with program policy and MST standards
Coordinate appropriate services to successfully complete treatment plan and coordinate with other programs to facilitate integration of MST within the continuum of services.
Deliver all services according to MST principles and practices.

Crisis Response Responsibilities:

Provide crisis response services including taking emergency phone calls, and making emergency visits as needed for one week at a time as part of the MST program on-call rotation.
Attend to emergencies as they arise whenever on-duty and available, including handling emergency phone calls and making emergency visits as necessary.

Operational and External Relationship Responsibilities:

Maintain adequate availability for clients and those in their system.
Accurately and consistently complete and maintain all required documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
Complete regular reviews of client charts and treatment plans and document such reviews according to Mid-Plains Center’s policy.
Develop and foster a working relationship with referral sources, including, but not limited to: School personnel, healthcare professionals, law enforcement and judicial officers, mental health professionals, and social services agencies and personnel.
Follow up on all referrals received to ensure that clients receive appropriate and timely services.
Follow up on no-shows and continuously improving quality of services to ensure client retention.

Success Factors

Strong therapy skills based on confidence, competence and ability to provide mentoring and support to others.
Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals and personalities in a way that exhibits integrity.
A positive attitude and strong work ethic with the ability to work effectively within the values, structure, and mission of the organization.
A clear understanding of the behavioral healthcare systems in Nebraska and strong relationships with various community partners.

Qualifications

Education and licensure (either/or provisional or fully licensed) as a Mental Health Practitioner.
Excellent communication skills (written and spoken). Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish is desired.
Must have reliable transportation and be willing to transport consumers as needed.

Benefits Offered:

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

Required license or certification:

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