Therapist Trainee, YouthLink

Primary Responsibilities

• Support operations of Avivo and YouthLink to ensure high quality, mission-driven services.
• Conduct thorough diagnostic assessments.
• Ensure clients in need of medical care, psychiatric care and/or medication management receive timely access to needed resources and services (internally or externally).
• Develop treatment plans based on need determined within the diagnostic assessment process.
• Provide clinical services through therapy techniques that meet state, professional and ethical standards for mental health rule 29 services.
• Assess individual’s stability and level of service need in the recovery process.
• Assess individual needs and make appropriate referral and service coordination for community-based services.
• Complete crisis assessments and plans as needed.
• Provide ongoing training and consultations for YouthLink staff.
• Provide de-escalation, support, and crisis therapy.
• Participate in YouthLink consultation, staff meetings, and program development.
• Carefully coordinate care with internal and/or external providers as needed.
• Demonstrate commitment to SAMSHA’s definition of recovery and recovery principles.

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling and Psychotherapy, Family Therapy or related field.
• Licensure: Licensed Mental Health Professional. LICSW, LPCC, or LMFT preferred, or must have a graduate license and be in the process of working towards independent licensure.
• Work experience: A minimum of 1-2 years in the provision of direct services to individuals in a behavioral health setting/role.
• Experience with and/or commitment to working in a diverse, continuum of services in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Experience managing compliance with licensing and certification requirements pertaining to the delivery of government contracted fee for service and behavioral health professionals.
• Experience with and/or a demonstrated commitment to developing and delivering culturally responsive harm reduction, trauma informed services.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• Desirable: 1 year of professional experience in a community mental health setting preferred.
• Experience with programs serving individuals with dual diagnoses who have a history of long-term homelessness.
• Experience with operations management in a behavioral health setting.