Mental Health Counselor/ Psychologist/ Clinical Social Worker

Main Purposes of Role:

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  To work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health

Key Accountabilities:

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  To provide various outpatient mental health services with the goal of patient recovery
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  To conduct intakes and monitor individual, group and family therapies
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  To develop service plans and conduct reviews as needed through the duration of treatment
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  To complete and maintain documentation according to HIPAA compliant guidelines
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  To maintain appointment schedule and appropriate case notes in Theranest
  
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  To attend case conferences and collaborate with other mental health providers or educational institutions
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  To submit documentation regarding regulatory paperwork (i.e., CPAM) in a timely manner
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  To attend regular meetings with your supervisor
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  To participate in community based mental health initiatives
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  To participate in continuing education

Personal Specifications:

Qualifications

·        Master’s degree, or higher, in Psychology, Counseling or related field

·        Must be registered with the Cayman Islands Council for Professions Allied with Medicine (CPAM)

·        Must be licensed in your home country in the area of psychology, clinical social work, or related field

Experience

·        Substantial and successful experience supporting individuals with a wide range of abilities and needs

·        At least 5 years clinical experience

Skills/ Qualities

·        Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines

·        Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information

·        Maintains acceptable attendance record and is punctual

·        Ability to gather, analyze and interpret data for effective target setting

·        Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·        Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and provide support through coaching

Disposition

·        Commitment to carry out the mission and vision of Hope Academy

·        To be interested in young people, how they learn and in developing ways of removing barriers to learning

·        To believe in the importance of team work and a collaborative approach

·        To maintain a warm and approachable manner towards staff and students