Adult Outpatient Therapist (Behavioral Health)

• →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
• →Provides coordination of 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
• →Maintain currency in areas of psychosocial rehabilitation and therapeutic intervention techniques
• →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
• →May sign off on patient charts, if fully licensed
• →May supervise interns, if fully licensed
• →May conduct psychological testing and substance abuse counseling as appropriate based on qualifications and assigned functional area
• →May translate and interpret information for non-English speaking clients, as needed
• →May lead the work of others including coaching and mentoring paraprofessionals, clerical staff and interns
• →Ensures that clients in SUD programming are receiving the necessary clinical care to progress in completion of their treatment goals
• →Fully licensed therapists will provide licensure supervision to limited licensed therapists and/or interns
• →Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
• →Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Biological, psychological, and sociological concepts and trends
• Intermediate to advanced concepts, practices, and procedures of crisis intervention techniques
• Community resources including social services agencies and crisis intervention providers
• Processes, rules and regulations of various services and funding agencies surrounding the eligibility and maintenance of the services being received
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and levels of care. The ASAM Criteria defines the standards for conducting a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment to inform patient placement and treatment planning. These standards describe six dimensions that should be assessed, including: Acute intoxication and/or withdrawal potential. Biomedical conditions and complications
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, trauma and brain development preferred

Skill in:

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

• 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

• Minimum Degree Required:

• Master’s degree

• Required Disciplines:
  • Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field

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• 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
• MCBAP 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

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Local travel, up to 10%

Working Environment: Climate controlled office