Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

We are presently seeking a full-time Licensed Clinician (LPC -LCSW - LMSW- LMFT-PLMSW-LP Associates) with excellent skills and experience in youth and adult crisis intervention. As a member of our team, you will, in conjunction with our Case Managers, provide holistic, comprehensive psychotherapy, early intervention and support services to at-risk-youth, young adults and their families who may be suffering with substance use disorders and or mental health disorders. You will provide assessments and counseling intervention services and will thoroughly monitor and document our clients' overall progress. When you join our multi-disciplinary team, you will complete psychological assessments and psychological screening of our clients using standardized psychological behavioral tools. You will also conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions for clients and will play a key role in leading the process to develop and implement therapeutic service plans.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluation/assessment of client needs for diagnosing and develop to customized treatment plans that include coping strategies.
• Meet with clients weekly to help them overcome and manage different mental and emotional challenges. 
• Educate clients on stress and trauma coping mechanisms.
• Provide clients with the resources they need to reach personal goals.
• Monitor client progress and modify their treatment plans as needed.
• Coordinate with social and medical agencies, healthcare providers and community outreach programs to provide clients with needed services.
• Complete continuing education courses to maintain licensure board standards.
• Maintain professional liability insurance
• Provide behavioral interventions for effective communication and conflict resolution
• Complete appropriate paperwork and clinical notes within 48 hours of client contact.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities You Should Possess

• Experience working with children, youth, and/or families from high-risk backgrounds.
• Must possess high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding work environment.
• Must be able to respond to ongoing changes positively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
  
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to facilitate program services. Typically, clinicians work day shift hours; however, they must have the flexibility to work some evenings and on an occasional weekend.
• Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and be eligible to drive to facilitate program services as required by contractual agreements.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug screening and required background checks.
• Must be comfortable with conducting group sessions at correctional facilities for clients approaching re-entry
• Able to pass a criminal background check

Education and Certification Requirements

Applicant must have one of the following certifications

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field is required.

Licensed in the state of Arkansas

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Provisional Licensed Master Social Workers (PLMSW)

LPC Associates