Clinical Therapist

Empowered for Excellence Behavioral Health is a nonprofit agency that offers specialized counseling in the field of substance abuse, mental health, and behavioral treatment services. Our mission is to provide comprehensive and compassionate, integrated mental health and substance abuse services which are client-focused . Our commitment is to deliver the highest quality of treatment through faith-based principles, education advocacy, and service excellence. General Summary: As in integral member of the Empowered for Excellence clinical team, this position will work with Empowered for Excellence clients and staff to promote efficient practices and treatment. Will work with residents to develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidenced based therapeutic interventions and coordinate with other teams to ensure integrated treatment . Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develops client-centered treatment plan goals, objectives and interventions specific to the therapeutic process. Provide individual and group evidenced based practices to address needs and goals identified on the treatment plan. Attend case consultation meetings as appropriate to foster integrated care model. Communicate effectively with other staff members, family members, other agencies in the community as appropriate with a release of information signed as required by law. Attend required staff meetings, trainings and individual or group supervision as scheduled and as required by licensure standards. Complete required documentation in a timely manner as stated in the policy and procedure handbook. Review and follow policies and procedures of the agency. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of an LSW or LPC. Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health therapeutic interventions. LISW or LPCC preferred. Requires excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerized scheduling systems. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of social work and case management practices and protocols; demonstrated knowledge of the concept of team building and constructive leadership; demonstrated knowledge of substance abuse and mental health programming; excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office; must have excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to problem solve and to be able to operate independently in the absence of supervisor; must be detailed and deadline oriented; ability to meet changing demands and exhibit a high degree of professionalism; demonstrated ability to meet deadlines; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff, clients and other agencies and the public; demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership and/or assistance to coworkers and clients through the integrated care process; ability to demonstrate consistent professionalism; ability to Abide by the agencies and/or professional code of ethics. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience in Microsoft WORD and Excel. Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance IRA with Employer match 10 paid Holidays PTO Empowered for Excellence provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, age, sex, creed, national origin, economic status, sexual orientation, or physical disability. In addition to federal law requirements, Empowered for Excellence complies with applicable state and local governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the agency has facilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Automatic Data Processing, Inc.