Mental Health Therapist (Full- or Part-time)

Job Objectives

Working as a member of the agency's clinical staff team, the Mental Health Therapist:

• provides a range of pre-treatment clinical services, including intakes, screening, triage, referral and linkage, as well as crisis intervention services and counseling services to agency clients;
• offers psychoeducational programs and services to targeted groups and the community at-large.

Essential Functions

• Provides assessment, linkage, and referral services to both prospective and current agency clients, including Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders program clients as appropriate
• Counsels individuals, families and groups
• Provides crisis intervention, stabilization and case management services to at-risk youth and their families
• In consultation with the Director of Emotional Wellness Program, Development Team, Clinical Director and Manager of the Employee Assistance Program, participates in providing presentations to the community
• Participates in networking efforts with other area service providers
• At a minimum meets bi-weekly with the Clinical Director for supervision
• Attends weekly staff meetings
• Participates in training and staff development events and activities
• Provides clinical and statistical documentation as required
• Meets expected direct service hours and maintains case record compliance
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Skills/Expertise

• Master's degree in a mental health discipline or related field from a clinical program at an accredited school
• LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, AMFT/LMFT Preferred
• Sensitivity to, and respect for, cultural differences
• Good knowledge of the behavioral dynamics of individuals and groups
• Working knowledge of DSM V TR
• Good knowledge of the theory and techniques of mental health assessment, crisis intervention and counseling
• Basic knowledge of community resources
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Additional Requirements Related to Work Conditions

• The employee in this position must have their own transportation as a portion of the work may occur at other agencies and in clients' homes.