Therapist

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct initial evaluation and consumer intake interviews; assess consumers presenting problems and formulate diagnosis.
• Develop, implement and modify, as necessary, consumer treatment plans.
• Carry out case management services related to consumers treatment.
• Maintain an active caseload, providing individual, group, family, marital, child, and adjunctive therapies as needed and within area of expertise and limits of credentials; assure procurement of additional services as needed.
• Provide behavioral interventions using evidence-based practice (crisis intervention, behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate)
• Provide crisis management for consumers, including on-call and community based (jail/legal, hospitals, schools, etc.) consults; make recommendations for interventions as appropriate.
• Follow Center procedures regarding the provision of consumer care and documentation.
• Maintain consumer and program records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, grant requirements etc.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of human development and utilize age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities in treatment.
• Participate in continuing education activities, remain knowledgeable in area(s) of expertise, and meet requirements for professional staff membership.
• Attend meetings as appropriate and meet regularly with Clinical Supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision.
• Serve as a resource person to Center and community in areas of expertise, including presenting classes, speaking engagements and agency consultation.
• Maintain a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual relationships and professional stature.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Masters degree in the field of mental health required.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in community-based mental health required.