Therapist

Description

Job Title: Therapist

Date Created: 7/1/2025

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor / Program Director

Classification – Exempt:

This position will be paid on a salaried basis, semimonthly, for all hours worked and is considered exempt from overtime. No overtime premium pay is paid to exempt employees.

Position Summary:

Responsible for individual therapy to clients seeking mental health and substance abuse treatment. Collaborates with treatment team members in diagnosis and develop treatment goals by applying specialized knowledge of human development, co-occurring disorders, maladaptive coping behaviors and social, economic, and cultural systems. Assists individuals, families, and groups to improve or restore their capacity.

Tasks / Responsibilities (To include, but not limited to)

• Assess client’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences; formulates a diagnostic impression based on current DSM criteria; and in conjunction with the client/family develops a workable plan for treatment.
• Develop a comprehensive case conceptualization and present information to members of clinical team, on client’s family and biopsychosocial background pertinent to diagnosis and treatment.
• Participates in treatment team meetings to coordinate delivery of services.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessment, progress notes, treatment plans, and other chart related documents and correspondence for assigned clients in a timely manner.
• Provide individual counseling and facilitate educational and counseling groups assigned and promptly chart these activities in the client’s records.
• Select approach to use in individual therapy such as directive, nondirective, and supportive therapy and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
• Provide skill building psycho-educational and/or support groups.
• Work cooperatively with other community resources and referral sources to coordinate services to clients.
• Strive to increase professional growth and effectiveness through training, participating in clinical consultation, seeking outside support and by keeping abreast of current trends and theories in relevant areas.
• Provide direct behavioral health services including mental health and substance abuse services (i.e., psycho/social assessments, consultation, individual/group/ family therapy, professional in-service training and community education services, etc.) at a rate that achieves or exceeds the minimum direct service standard as established annually.
• Provides crisis intervention services when authorized and necessary
• Participates in 24-hour Emergency Services, which includes availability for back-up rotation coverage for after hours, weekends, or holiday emergencies.
• Maintains appropriate state license/registration/certification for scope of practice.
• Carry out other responsibilities as delegated.
• Maintain professional standards and follows the policies and procedures of the organization to include all federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• An acute understanding of counseling and other treatment procedures for behavioral health, substance use disorder and related illnesses.
• A knowledge of state and federal regulations concerning the treatment of for behavioral health and substance use disorder.
• In depth understanding of co-occurring mental health disorders and their appropriate treatments/interventions.
• Assessment and Treatment Planning
• Case Management and Coordination
• Counseling and Support
• Crisis Intervention and Management
• Group Facilitation
• Cultural Competence
• Documentation and Compliance
• Safety and Security
• Suicide Risk assessment and understanding of protocols
• Works successfully within a team and has strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Communicates effectively (both written and verbal) with customers and colleagues.
• Organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker, adaptable, positive.
• Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.

Environmental/Physical Requirements

• Office/Sedentary Requirements – Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Exposure to clients infected with Hepatitis B, HIV, TB, or other Infectious Diseases.

Preferred Experience/ Minimum Qualifications

• Education and/or Licensure that qualifies the employee as a behavioral health professional according to state regulations.
• Licensed as a counselor, social worker, marriage and family therapist, psychologist by the state professional services board, or education level that is required by the state for job function.
• Behavioral health/substance used disorder experience is preferred.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification, Tuberculosis testing required by the state. Must maintain timely renewal for all required certification: Licensure, bi-annual CPR, annual TB testing
• Must provide driving record report if assigned driving responsibilities

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s manager/supervisor related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Windward Way reserves the right, at any time, with or without notice, to modify or change job responsibilities, reassign, or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. Windward Way shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment, as required by the law.

Requirements

• Assess client’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences; formulates a diagnostic impression based on current DSM criteria; and in conjunction with the client/family develops a workable plan for treatment.
• Develop a comprehensive case conceptualization and present information to members of clinical team, on client’s family and biopsychosocial background pertinent to diagnosis and treatment.
• Participates in treatment team meetings to coordinate delivery of services.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessment, progress notes, treatment plans, and other chart related documents and correspondence for assigned clients in a timely manner.
• Provide individual counseling and facilitate educational and counseling groups assigned and promptly chart these activities in the client’s records.
• Select approach to use in individual therapy such as directive, nondirective, and supportive therapy and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
• Provide skill building psycho-educational and/or support groups.
• Work cooperatively with other community resources and referral sources to coordinate services to clients.
• Strive to increase professional growth and effectiveness through training, participating in clinical consultation, seeking outside support and by keeping abreast of current trends and theories in relevant areas.
• Provide direct behavioral health services including mental health and substance abuse services (i.e., psycho/social assessments, consultation, individual/group/ family therapy, professional in-service training and community education services, etc.) at a rate that achieves or exceeds the minimum direct service standard as established annually.
• Provides crisis intervention services when authorized and necessary
• Participates in 24-hour Emergency Services, which includes availability for back-up rotation coverage for after hours, weekends, or holiday emergencies.
• Maintains appropriate state license/registration/certification for scope of practice.
• Carry out other responsibilities as delegated.
• Maintain professional standards and follows the policies and procedures of the organization to include all federal, state, and local regulations.