Therapist Community Based - FT (68901)

Job Details Job Location: Edmond Office (NC) – Edmond, OK 73013 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Job Category: Nonprofit – Social Services Definition Provide outpatient therapy to adults and families for the purpose of improving the quality of life for the person/family served. Supervision Position is supervised by Program Supervisor. Essential Job Functions Provide integrated services that are welcoming, engaging, and accessible. These services address behavioral healthcare, physical healthcare, and social needs that are recovery focused, strengths based, culturally competent, client centered, trauma informed, and co‑occurring capable. Promote a warm and engaging organizational culture in line with NorthCare values, trauma informed care, and health and wellness. Carry a differentiated caseload involving highly complex cases requiring intensive clinical service and extensive professional diagnostic and treatment experience. Provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy and care coordination utilizing evidence‑based practices. Consult with other program staff within and outside of the agency to facilitate. Provide crisis management services, which may include face‑to‑face or telephone interviewing of the client; assessment of lethality to self or others; assessment of available support systems; and assistance in arranging for appropriate intervention, including hospitalization. In the case where a potential for harm exists, complete appropriate assessment tools and, if needed and in consultation with management, facilitate referral to appropriate level of care. Immediately seek consultation with supervisors regarding crisis situations, including potential safety concerns. Perform intake interviews and initial assessments, gathering information about the client's symptoms, behavior, functioning, history, needs, goals and preferences. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support health behavior change in persons with behavioral health challenges. Interact and collaborate in a genuine and professional manner with the client, their families, support system and community partners to assist with obtaining treatment goals. Obtain and maintain required credentialing including but not limited to licensure or under supervision status and Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Practitioner (AODTP) status. Obtain and maintain understanding and competency in any other instruments required by agency payors or commonly used by mental health/substance use professionals. Participate in staff consultations for case presentation, diagnostic and treatment planning. Attend mandatory program meetings. Support monitoring and tracking of outcome measures for clients. Maintain clinical records in a timely manner, as required by agency policy, funding sources and accreditation authorities. Complete all required forms consistently with requirements. Maintain professional competency in the area under one's responsibility through appropriate readings, attendance at workshops and trainings. Comply with all requirements to maintain professional certification(s). Knowledgeable regarding NorthCare's electronic record system and public folders; CCBHC requirements, ODMHSAS Services manual, contract requirements, and benchmarks; National Outcome Measures (NOMS); Medicaid rules and regulations. Return phone calls and cell text pages promptly. Check and respond to email daily. Maintain consistent work attendance and contact supervisor in a timely manner for needed late arrivals or absences. Complete all NorthCare required courses and training and comply with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to documentation deadlines and productivity expectations. Perform any reasonable work requested that falls within the qualifications but is not specifically described in work performed. Qualifications Position requires a master's degree in social work, psychology or a related human services field and licensure in the State of Oklahoma, in one of the mental health disciplines or under Board approved supervision for licensure. Licensed LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC‑MH, LBP, or under supervision required; if licensed, employee must complete continuing education requirements required for licensure maintenance. This position provides community‑based services for 20+ hours of a 40‑hour work week or over 50% of the designated work week. Community‑based staff may be expected to provide services in a variety of settings, including but not limited to a client's home, community venues, telehealth, or the office. Staff may have limited onsite supervision and must use critical thinking to ensure appropriate staffing of situations. Community‑based staff must travel to appointments and add “business purposes” to their auto insurance. They should have an internet hotspot for field use and are eligible for a phone and hotspot stipend. They are considered essential workers and may be expected to work holidays, weekends, and during closures if required by the program. This position requires a high degree of flexibility and efficiency. Must display proficiency in MS Word and general computer skills. Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally with English‑speaking clients. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, be able to move freely within facilities, and wear casual professional dress in adherence to dress code requirements. Must have reliable transportation; local travel required. Must possess and provide verification of a valid Oklahoma driver's license during employment with NorthCare. Must maintain and provide verification of current automobile liability insurance, including uninsured motorist coverage. Must possess and maintain CPR, First Aid and Therapeutic Options certifications; or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare. Must complete Co‑occurring Training and Trauma Informed Training within 60 days of employment with NorthCare. Must have TB test within 12 months prior to employment or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare. Every NorthCare employee is responsible for adhering to any and all laws, professional standards and ethical codes that apply to their job responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr VARIETY CARE INC