School Based Therapist (68901)

Definition Provide outpatient therapy to adults and families for the purpose of improving the quality of life for the person/family served. Supervision Position is supervised by Program Supervisor. Essential Job Functions Provide integrated services that are welcoming, engaging, and accessible. These services address behavioral healthcare, physical healthcare, and social needs that are recovery focused, strengths based, culturally competent, client centered, trauma informed, and co‑occurring capable. Promote a warm and engaging organizational culture in line with NorthCare values, trauma informed care, and health and wellness. Carry a differentiated caseload involving highly complex cases requiring intensive clinical service and extensive professional diagnostic and treatment experience. Provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy and care coordination utilizing evidence‑based practices. Consult with other program staff within and outside of the agency to facilitate collaboration. Perform intake interviews and initial assessments, gathering information about the client's symptoms, behavior, functioning, history, needs, goals and preferences. Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to support health behavior change in persons with behavioral health challenges. Interact and collaborate in a genuine and professional manner with the client, their families, support system and community partners to assist with obtainment of treatment goals. Provide crisis management services, including face‑to‑face or telephone interviewing of the client; assessment of lethality to self or others; assessment of available support systems; and assistance in arranging for appropriate intervention, including hospitalization. In cases where a potential for harm exists, complete appropriate assessment tools and, if needed and in consultation with management, facilitate referral to an appropriate level of care. Immediately seek consultation with supervisors regarding crisis situations, including potential safety concerns. Obtain and maintain required credentialing including but not limited to licensure or under supervision status and Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Practitioner (AODTP) status. Maintain understanding and competency in any other instruments required by agency payors and/or commonly used by mental health/substance use professionals. Participate in staff consultations for the purpose of case presentation and diagnostic and treatment planning for clients. Attend mandatory program meetings. Support monitoring and tracking of outcome measures for clients. Maintain clinical records in a timely manner, as required by agency policy, funding sources and accreditation authorities. Complete all required forms in a manner consistent with requirements. Maintain professional competency in the area under one's responsibility through appropriate readings, attendance at workshops and trainings. Comply with all requirements to maintain professional certification(s). Be knowledgeable regarding NorthCare's electronic record system and public folders; CCBHC requirements, ODMHSAS Services manual, contract requirements and benchmarks; National Outcome Measures (NOMS); Medicaid rules and regulations. Return phone calls and cell text pages promptly. Check and respond to email daily. Maintain consistent work attendance and contact supervisor on a timely basis for needed late arrivals or absences. Complete all NorthCare required courses and training and comply with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to documentation deadlines and productivity expectations. Perform any reasonable work requested that falls within the qualifications but is not specifically described in work performed. Qualifications Position requires a master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related human services field and licensure in the State of Oklahoma in one of the mental health disciplines or under Board‑approved supervision for licensure. Licensed LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC‑MH, LBP, or under‑supervision status is required; if licensed, the employee must complete continuing education requirements required for licensure maintenance. This position provides community‑based services for 20 or more hours of a 40‑hour work week or over 50% of the designated work week. A community setting is defined as any non‑designated NorthCare Office. Community‑based staff may be expected to provide services in a multitude of community settings, including but not limited to a client's home, a local venue or agency, an outside confidential space, via telehealth, or in the office. Staff who are considered community based may have limited access to on‑site supervision and are expected to use critical thinking skills to ensure appropriate staffing of situations as they present. Staff who are community based are expected to travel to and from appointments and are required to have “business purposes” added to their auto insurance. Community‑based staff should have access to an internet hotspot to access technology while in the field. They are eligible for a phone and hotspot stipend. Community‑based staff are considered essential workers and may be expected to work holidays, weekends, or during closures if required by their program. This position requires a high degree of flexibility and efficiency. Must display proficiency in MS Word and intermediate general computer skills. Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally with English‑speaking clients. Employee must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to move about facilities freely. Casual professional dress is required with adherence to dress code requirements. Must have access to reliable transportation. Local travel is required. Must possess and provide verification of a valid Oklahoma driver's license during employment with NorthCare. Must maintain and provide verification of current automobile liability insurance including uninsured motorist coverage. Must possess and maintain CPR, First Aid and Therapeutic Options certifications; or obtain them within 30 days of employment with NorthCare. Must have and/or complete Co‑Occurring Training and Trauma‑Informed Training within 60 days of employment with NorthCare. Must have a TB test within 12 months prior to employment with NorthCare or obtain it within 30 days of employment with NorthCare. Every NorthCare employee is responsible for adhering to any and all laws, professional standards and ethical codes that apply to his or her job responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Variety Care