Adult Outpatient Therapist (Behavioral Health)

About the role

The Therapist under general supervision performs responsible and difficult professional casework, providing intensive therapy involving complex social problems and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess, diagnose, create treatment plans and conduct therapeutic intervention with clients which may include observation of clients and/or conducting psychological testing
• Provide interpretation of assessment and diagnosis and ensure understanding of treatment plan which may include interpretation of medical records, as needed
• Formulate measurable goals and objectives in accordance with client’s needs
• Participate in treatment team conferences which may include other professionals, family members and referral sources
• Research and locate available help outlets based on identified needs of the client which may include both in-house and external referrals
• Coordinate services and may participate in services as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Follow up on the various services the client was referred to ensure participation and program compliance which may involve reviews conducted in clients’ home or other location
• Review, discuss and determine progress towards goals and formulate measure goals
• Document all services in compliance with the agency’s quality assurance plan
• Report on program progress at required intervals per funding guidelines
• Maintain agency confidentiality and client’s privacy in accordance to the agency’s policies and procedures 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA
• Follow the funding sources requirements and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards applicable to the services provided
• Conduct group therapy sessions, as needed
• Sign off on patient charts, if fully licensed
• Supervise interns, if fully licensed
• Conduct psychological testing and substance abuse counseling as appropriate based on qualifications and assigned functional area
• Translate and interpret information for non-English speaking clients, as needed
• Lead the work of others including coaching and mentoring paraprofessionals, clerical staff and interns
• Ensure that clients in SUD programming are receiving the necessary clinical care to progress in completion of their treatment goals
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
• Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas, and problems are addressed
• Objectively gather information, identify linkages and trends, and apply findings to assignments
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Speak and write in English
• Interpret, speak, and write in Arabic, Spanish or other native language of the predominant service population is preferred
• Maintain confidentiality of agency and client information

Requirements

• Minimum Degree Required: Master’s degree
• Required Disciplines: Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
• At least 2 years of experience working in a mental health setting as a Licensed Master Social Worker, or a Licensed Professional Counselor, or a Licensed Psychologist, or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources.
• Previous experience with the SUD treatment and recovery preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: Valid driver’s license, and
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Psychologist (LP), or Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC), or Limited License Master Social Worker (LLMSW), or Limited License Psychologist (LLP), and
• QMHP Adults - 5 hours within 90 days after the first day of employment and annually thereafter, or QMHP Children – 24 hours within 90 days after the first day of employment, and annually thereafter, and
• CAFAS certified if the position is responsible for child therapy, and
• May require a (CAADC or CAADC-DP) Certified Advance Alcohol and Drug Counselor, MCBA certified addiction counselor or Certified Advance Addiction and Drug Counselor may be required based on assigned functional area or ability to obtain within 6 months