PRN Qualified Mental Health Professional

Job description

If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply. PRN Qualified Mental Health Professional 101 Truman Medical Center Job Location Western Missouri Mental Health Kansas City, Missouri Department Behavioral Health IP Position Type Part time Work Schedule 7:00AM - 3:30PM Hours Per Week 4 Job Description Provides an advanced level of mental health treatment in both individual and group settings. Primary duties include crisis intervention, risk assessment, diagnostic impression utilizing the DSM, short-term stabilization services as well as individual and group therapy. Treatment is provided based upon sound theoretical principles, with knowledge of the special issues and needs of the population served. The incumbent develops treatment strategies to meet the multifaceted needs of a diverse population, with attention to the policies and procedures of Truman Medical Center, and is expected to interface with both internal and external treatment providers. Minimum Requirements Master’s degree or above in counseling, psychology, social work, family therapy or closely related field, Staff with a master’s degree in social work are required to have a MO LMSW If working is a BH Inpatient department, an active BLS certification and maintaining that status is required to remain assigned to the QMHP inpatient department Knowledge of psychiatric terminology and the process of psychiatric diagnosis. Must demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of mental health assessment and treatment and have basic research skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, as is the ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Must have organizational and leadership skills. Must be able to demonstrate good independent judgment, adapt to new duties and work in a changing environment. If driving is a requirement for the employee, he/she must meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment. Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment.