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Open Positions at Project PLASE
Below are the current position openings that we are trying to fill. If one of these positions piques your interest, please contact via e-mail, postal mail, or fax (unless other instuctions are contained within the description). Please also feel free to include a cover letter and resume.

Due to volume, please do not call our Human Services Administrator.

Mental Health Therapist
Project PLASE employment application
Send email to resumes@projectplase.org

Mental Health Therapist
Job Summary: Provides mental health assessments, diagnostic screening, individual therapy and referrals to psychiatric services to HIV positive clients with a mental health diagnosis.

Essential Functions:

Assesses clients mental health needs of HIV positive PLASE clients in permanent and transitional housing;;
Provides diagnostic screening using DSMIV to assess mental health problems;
Develops relationships with clients that have trust and respect;
Refers clients to psychiatrist from North Baltimore Mental Health Center for psychiatric evaluations and prescriptions
Provides individual therapy as appropriate for each client, carrying a case load of up to 25 clients at any one time.
Works with the psychiatrist providing a team approach for the individual client
Educates clients, staff and volunteers on mental health issues and the impact on HIV/AIDs;
Serves as a resource on how to decrease and avoid engaging in risky behavior;
Refers clients to appropriate health facilities;
Meets with staff to educate them and plan client care, monitor medication review and other mental health-related staff functioning.
Coordinates on an as-needed basis with mental health facilities on behalf of residents;
Provides crisis counseling when there is a mental health emergency including suicide help calls;
Meets with residents, family members, staff and other appropriate caregivers to inform, educate and plan for the clients needs;
Completes reports, forms, and correspondence as required by the funding agency- the AIDS Administration;
Works on interdisciplinary teams to discuss resident needs and plan for future action;
Seeks out and incorporates into work response one activity annually to address the larger causes of homelessness and poverty;
Keeps abreast by reading relevant periodicals and attending continuing education courses, workshops and seminars; and
Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to gain thorough knowledge of Project P.L.A.S.E.’s policies and procedures;
Ability to act as a representative of Project P.L.A.S.E. to the public;
Knowledge of relevant mental health programs;
Knowledge of mental illness, addiction and HIV/AIDS;
Ability to effectively communicate and empathize with individuals from diverse backgrounds especially those with special needs or with a tendency to become hostile;
Ability to prioritize and adjust quickly to all kinds of situations;
Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals;
Ability to persuade individuals and gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas;
Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts;
Ability to work flexible hours and work independently;
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records; and
Ability to use sound judgment and remain calm in crisis or emergency situations.
Education and Experience:

Masters level social worker or Psychology major
Licensed to provide mental health therapy ( LCSW-C) or Licensed Certified Professional Counselor ( LCPC).
Two or more years professional experience providing therapy
Valid Maryland Drivers License;

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