SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SPECIALIST

Job Description Summary

The Senior Mental Health Counseling Specialist is responsible for delivering complex individual, group, marital, and family counseling services to a diverse client population which includes but is not limited to: conducting interviews and psychological assessments and observing behaviors to diagnose mental health conditions; utilizing complex therapeutic techniques and modalities to enhance mental well.-being; providing counseling services (individual and group) such as evaluating patient’s mental health leading to a holistic wellbeing and coach patients towards full and active participation in their respective societies.

Minimum Education Required

Master's in counseling, Psychotherapy or related field with specified years of experience, or a PhD in Counseling, Psychotherapy or related field with 2,000 hours of supervised training.

Professional Certifications Required

SCFHS License as applicable; Evidence Based Certification (i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and 100 CME Hours of accredited courses that are directly related with the field.

Years of Experience

Minimum 15 years of Counseling, Psychotherapy or related experience and 2,000 hours of supervised training.

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities

• Represent the hospitals counseling services across the organization during special projects such as engaging in research or quality improvement projects and developing Company policies and procedures to ensure effective delivery of counseling services to JHAH staff and patients

Operational Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct in depth interviews to assess complex patient concerns gathering comprehensive psychosocial histories and formulating treatment plans tailored to individual needs
• Provide advanced therapeutic services for both individuals and groups utilizing evidence based methods Cognitive Behavioral Therapy DBT Interpersonal Therapy Acceptance Therapy Group Therapy Family Therapy to address complex mental health issues and ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes
• Document all patient interactions in electronic medical records maintaining confidentiality and adhering to regulatory standards Review and update records as necessary ensuring comprehensive and accurate case management
• Consult on and manage complex clinical cases and psychiatric emergencies offering expert judgment and intervention strategies for high risk patients Lead efforts during psychiatric crises and manage patient care in high stress situations
• Lead and manage crisis intervention teams developing and implementing advanced therapeutic strategies for managing mental health emergencies and training others in best practices
• Play a key role in multidisciplinary meetings contributing to program design case conferences and decision-making processes to improve patient care and treatment protocols
• Advocate for the development of new programs and services that align with patient needs emerging mental health trends and best practices Ensure that proposed initiatives meet accreditation standards and ethical guidelines
• Participate in and contribute to research and quality improvement projects within the department aiming to enhance clinical outcomes and service delivery
• Assume leadership in case management overseeing the treatment of particularly challenging cases and providing guidance on complex treatment decisions

Languages

English: Fully Proficient

Arabic: Fully Proficient