Outpatient Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's level in Counseling or Social Work or related field. At least one year of experience in individual, family, and group therapy methods preferred. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Evidence and demonstration of cultural humility required. Act 33, Act 34 and FBI Clearances required. Child Protective Service Law Training (CPSL) completion required. Current driver's license and current vehicle insurance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

School Based

1. Involves providing individual counseling, group counseling, and care management for children and adolescents with mental disorders.
2. Maintains timely and adequate documentation (including reports, summaries, and letters) on each client assigned.
3. This position requires travel to school-based locations throughout Mercer County and may also require work in satellite office (Grove City and Greenville.
4. Provides community education as time permits. This involves public speaking, and planning and participating in education workshops, seminars, etc.
5. Participates in the utilization/peer review process, audits, supervision, and treatment team meetings.
6. Includes child as a participant in his/her own treatment.

Outpatient

1. One (1) through nine (9) as above in School Based Program
2. Assesses strengths and therapeutic needs of children and families.
3. Participates on agency committees as time and scheduling permit.
4. Provides strength-based services that are child-centered and family-focused.
5. Recommends and refers for special evaluations and services, such as psychiatric assessment or psychological testing.
6. Involves and encourages participation of collateral supports (i.e., family, friends, other providers) in treatment and treatment planning.

• Maintains and upholds Community Counseling Center's policies, respects confidentiality, and exhibits a professional demeanor at all times while at work.
• Violation of policies/procedures/job duties will be subject to disciplinary action.
• Can perform the essential functions of this position with/without reasonable accommodations.
• Participates in CCC CQI (compliance quality improvement) plan to ensure quality of service to CCC consumers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.