Therapist/Clinical Trainee

About the role

The Therapist at FCC provides mental health assessments, psychotherapy, and substance abuse services to help clients improve their well-being. They enhance the training, education, and professionalism of outpatient services and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and/or substance abuse counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
• Maintain a caseload of at least 70% of time allocated for psychotherapy.
• Adhere to laws regarding client rights, confidentiality, and privacy as governed by HIPAA, governing standards, and FCC policies.
• Treat all FCC contracted services, including Treatment Court Programs, Jail Programming, Family 2.0, and other groups.
• Work in group settings, meet with team members, and inform the Program Coordinator about updates.
• Document client files using the agency's Electronic Health Record system and ensure timely documentation.
• Maintain positive relationships with referral sources and assure clients/purchasers of the highest quality services.
• Demonstrate commitment and professionalism through advocacy, training, or education within the community.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and other agency meetings as requested.
• Facilitate two trainings annually on areas of expertise.
• Maintain certification/licensure in good standing and stay current in required staff development hours.
• Perform community presentations or other outreach services as required.
• Maintain regular communication with the direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Counseling, Social work, or related field.
• Licensed and third-party billable as a mental health professional.
• In good standing with the licensing board.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to market services and demonstrate the agency’s mission, vision, and values.
• Must meet core competency requirements: Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Recovery Model, CBT, Risk Assessment, and one other approved specialty training.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to market services effectively.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, recovery model, CBT, risk assessment, and one other approved specialty training.

Benefits

• Paid time off through accrued vacation and sick time plus 9 recognized holidays and an additional floating holiday.
• Customize your insurance needs for medical, vision, and dental options.
• Health Savings Account with FCC contributions.
• Short and long-term disability insurance available.
• 401(K) Savings Plan with a 50% match on the first 6% of the employee’s contribution.
• Business casual dress code policy.