[Hiring] Licensed Mental Health Professional @Hawaii Behavioral Health

Role Description

Hawaii Behavioral Health is seeking a licensed mental health provider to join our Mental Health Outpatient Program. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive mental health services to clients through a combination of traditional and innovative therapeutic approaches, supporting individuals in achieving improved emotional well-being, mental health stability, and overall quality of life.

• To provide comprehensive mental health services to clients using a blend of traditional and innovative therapeutic techniques.
• Services will follow a strengths-based model that will help develop and build skills that will help the client function autonomously and successfully.
• To work with the Hawaii Behavioral Health clinical team in developing and approving treatment plans that are focused on the client’s needs and recognize their strengths.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to Hawaii Behavioral Health Mission, Vision, and Program philosophies by way of work product and professional behavior with both internal and external consumers.
• Complies with all initial and annual training requirements.
• Attends staff/agency meetings as required.
• Completes other duties as directed by Program Manager and Clinical Director.

Clients

• Conducts psychological assessment to evaluate client’s mental health condition(s) and needs.
• Facilitates the development of an individualized treatment plan.
• Provide a mix of in-person and remote counseling sessions to individuals including children, adults, couples, families, or groups, as required.
• Utilize evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and other innovative methods tailored to client needs.
• Keep accurate and up to date client records, documenting all therapy sessions, treatment plans, and progress notes (Documentation to be done within 24 hours after services have been delivered).
• Maintains all client documentation in the electronic record and must make sure that they are adhering to requirements set by any State/Federal Laws, including HIPAA and the Professional Ethics Code.
• Adheres to all current federal and state laws, Hawaii Behavioral Health policies and procedures, as well as all Professional Codes and Standards, including the safeguarding of confidential healthcare information and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all ethical guidelines.
• Reports immediately any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect to the Child Abuse Hotline.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or other related discipline.
• Valid Hawaii state license to practice as a therapist (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW).
• At least two years prior experience working in the behavioral health field.
• Experience with a variety of therapeutic approaches and modalities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Quality Management skills.
• Strong ethical framework and respect for client confidentiality.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research method; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling guidance.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work with children, adults, couples and families to deliver Evidence Based Practices/treatment.
• Ability to appropriately accept feedback through the supervision process—thus displaying the willingness to learn, grow, and improve.
• Well organized and adaptable.
• Ability and willingness to think “outside the box.”
• Ability to develop and bring together inter-disciplinary teams.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrates good insight and judgement.
• Competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, the Internet, and other software applications.

Additional Requirements

• Proof of valid Driver’s License (Type C).
• Access to reliable transportation AND proof of said vehicle registration and safety check.
• Proof of valid/current auto insurance.
• Copy of official state driving record.
• Three (3) employment references (1 Personal and 2 Professional).
• Cleared criminal background check and signed statement regarding felony indictments/convictions.
• Cleared TB test results (current within 12 months prior to employment).
• Working cellular phone at all times for after-hours availability.

Physical Demands

With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, frequent sitting, standing, and walking may be required for long periods of time and may involve climbing stairs, walking up incline and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and or moving up to 25 pounds.

Disclosure Statement

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the essential functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Company Description

Hawaii Behavioral Health was founded in 1993 to serve Hawaii's youth and families through behavioral, educational, and social health services. Our service has expanded over the years to include:

• Paraprofessional support.
• Behavioral health intervention.
• Early intervention programs.
• Psychological assessments.
• Individual and family therapy.
• Intensive home-based services.
• Therapeutic foster care.
• Parent training.

Our team of professionals remain dedicated to providing the highest quality of service for nurturing a child emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually. Join our team and further our mission to improve the health and well-being of children and families in Hawaii.