Psychotherapist

About Human Services Behavioral Health of Jefferson County Jefferson County’s Human Services Behavioral Health division serves Jefferson County residents who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use concerns through an outpatient clinic setting. The outpatient Integrated Behavioral Health clinic staff is committed to delivering evidence‑based practices by providing person‑centered and recovery‑focused services. What You Will Do as Substance Use and Mental Health Psychotherapist Jefferson County is growing its team to provide Mental Health and Substance Use treatment in our outpatient Integrated Behavioral Health clinic. The Substance Use and Mental Health Psychotherapist will work primarily with adults who have substance use and mental health needs, delivering person‑centered care and evidence‑based interventions. Essential Responsibilities Perform crisis/suicide risk assessments, evaluate client’s safety to self and others through clinic interview, and develop crisis and safety plans to meet their needs Provide ongoing assessments, respond to crisis situations, and link client with appropriate resources Perform bio‑psycho‑social assessments for mental health and substance use clients and diagnose the consumer under the direction of the medical director Provide case management as identified in the psycho‑social assessment Provide Intensive Outpatient Substance Use Services to adults Facilitate substance use groups with adults Requirements Master’s degree in social work or a related field One to two years of experience and professional licensure Preferred Requirements Valid driver’s license Eligibility licensure includes: Professional Counselor Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #J-18808-Ljbffr Nichols College