Mental Health Therapist

Clinical TherapistThe Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, counseling, and supportive services for a diverse population in a fast-paced Mental Health Outpatient Clinic.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.Performs intake assessments, evaluations, and referrals of assigned clients, obtaining sufficient information during the evaluation process for clinical assessment and planning. Presents treatment and service plan to clients following evaluation process. Provides care necessary as described in department policies and procedures.Performs appropriate treatment services to assigned clients. Uses interventions with assigned clients which meet accepted standards of mental health care and reflect consideration of treatment plan. Provides crisis management for assigned cases and is able to provide backup for the program.Maintains the amount of weekly scheduled client hours as required.Participates as a treatment team member and maintains a current level of psychotherapy theory and practice. Attends clinical supervision meetings and staff meetings as scheduled and comes to meetings prepared. Keeps current with professional literature and trends in mental health. Attends continuing education trainings, workshops, seminars, or conferences to keep current with evidence-based standards of practice and maintain licensure.Maintains active communication with identified staff and agencies that share case involvement when appropriate releases are signed.Maintains appropriate records of service rendered to or on behalf of the client populations served. Maintains clinical records of all client contacts according to QA &I, State and Joint Commission guidelines. Produces an evaluation report which effectively addresses the reason for referral and reflects the sound organization and synthesis of fact, impressions, and clinical recommendations. Completes progress notes, reports and correspondence in a timely manner.Exercises appropriate self-management in the performance of all duties.Completes client satisfaction tools as required by departmental standards.Performs thorough Risk Assessment at intake session and as needed thereafter.Qualifications:Must show the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.Ability to communicate with clients and to remain calm under stress.Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.Positive interpersonal skills required.Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree (required) in Social Work, Counseling, or related fieldMaster's degree (preferred) in Social Work, Counseling, or related fieldMust be familiar or willing to be trained on EMR systemsTwo years minimum of direct-care clinical services with individuals with mental health diagnosesMandatory Requirements:2-Step PPDPA State Background CheckChildLine Abuse ClearanceFBI Background CheckMandated reporter certificate