Clinical Therapist

This position entails the provision of direct therapeutic services to assigned clients with mental illness and adjustment difficulties.  These services are provided through group and individual therapy or through the diagnostic assessment process.  This position also requires linkage and advocacy skills as necessary.  

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  Provides therapeutic group and individual counseling services to clients in the Day Treatment Program.

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  Conducts diagnostic assessments, utilizes the current DSM, and develops individualized treatment plans in accordance with agency standards.

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  Provides therapeutic interventions, crisis management, relapse prevention, and stabilization services.

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  Coordinates treatment team activities, referrals, advocacy, community resources, and discharge planning.

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  Documents all services, assessments, treatment plans, and client progress in the electronic health record in accordance with agency policies.

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  Maintains client confidentiality and ensures compliance with federal regulations and agency procedures.

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  Participates in team meetings, supervision, trainings, and professional development while maintaining required licensure and certifications.

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  Adheres to Unison’s policies, clinical standards, productivity expectations, and scope of practice while completing assigned duties in a timely manner.

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•  Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or counseling.  
•  Required at least 2 years of prior experience.
•  Required CPR certification within 90 days of hire.  
•  Required CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
•  Must be at least 21 years of age. 
• Must demonstrate knowledge of mental illness, individual, group counseling skills, assessment skills, and crisis intervention skills. 
•  Must demonstrate knowledge in chronic physical health issues and needs of persons who are SPMI or SED. 
•  Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings.
•  Must demonstrate the ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and make recommendations.   
•  Must demonstrate a positive attitude, commitment to provide superior service, and enthusiastic support for the mission of the agency. 
• Must demonstrate personal integrity, the ability to develop and work as part of a team, and a commitment to the mission of the agency. 
•  Must be able to work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset and at times hostile individuals. 
• Must be able to drive and be insured under the agency’s commercial liability policy as a driver if hired in a program where driving is required. 

Unison Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).