Adolescent Therapist Part-Time

• →Master's degree in counseling, social work or related field and current licensure in Idaho is required

1. Knowledge of software programs for personal computer use, especially word processing, video conferencing, email, and spreadsheets.

2. Knowledge and experience in counseling and case management with mental health and substance abuse clients.

3. Ability to provide services via video conferencing/teletherapy when determined appropriate for clients and the organization. Teletherapy may include evaluation, assessment, consultation, treatment planning, case management, coaching, individual therapy and group therapy. Telehealth will occur primarily through interactive audio, video, telephone and/or other audio/video communications.

4. Ability to prepare, implement, and analyze treatment plans and psychiatric reports.

5. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.

6. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, gaining cooperation and resolving conflicts.

7. Ability to plan and organize case workload, manage deadlines of him/herself.

8. Ability to maintain and demonstrate ethical professional standards and demeanor, including the confidentiality of employee and client data, client boundaries, and other sensitive information.

9. Demonstrated competence with, and continued commitment to respect for cultural differences and diversity, protecting client rights.

10. Recognition of the limits of one's own professional expertise and the willingness to seek supervision and/or support, as needed.

11. Makes clinical and organizational decisions with the clients' and agency well-being and best interests in mind.

12. Provide treatment that promotes client dignity, independence, individuality, strength, privacy and choice, recognizing the unique needs of the client population served by the agency.

13. Provide the behavioral health services that the agency is authorized to provide and that the staff member is qualified to provide.

14. Recognize obvious symptoms of a mental disorder, personality disorder, or substance abuse.

15. Identify types of medications commonly prescribed for mental disorders, personality disorders and substance abuse, and the common side effects and adverse reactions to medications.

16. Provide ethical and professional services to clients and families ensuring confidentiality laws including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) are adhered to at all times.

17. Recognize, prevent and respond to a situation in which the client may be a danger to himself or others, behaves in an aggressive or destructive manner, is experiencing a crisis situation or medical emergency.