Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Explain therapist’s role and client rights and responsibilities, including confidentiality and mandated reporting; Complete a diagnostic assessment on all clients referred, gathering information from a referral source, client chart and other pertinent sources, including family members and past providers of care; Assessment will be done as needed; however, therapist is required to complete updated assessment on clients who are on current caseload; Determine DSM-5 diagnosis; Complete treatment plan which is done every six months or as needed; Provide individual and family therapy; Document all contacts, referrals, and other necessary information; Maintain a caseload of 25 clients a week Apply crisis management skills when necessary to stabilize clients; Participate in monthly case reviews of clients in peer-group supervision; Identify and participate in other training or committees that can further enhance professional growth; Qualifications Qualified applicants meeting the criteria outlines above will be contacted for to schedule a follow-up interview. Education and/or Experience This position requires a master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling. Licensed Graduate Level and Fully Licensed candidates considered. Work Environment Mostly in a typical office and/or home setting with quiet to moderate noise level. Therapist will report directly to the Clinical Manager a LICSW/LPC Shift Length 8 hour shift Work Location Washington, DC In person This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: Dependable – more reliable than spontaneous People-oriented – enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects Adaptable/flexible – enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction Detail-oriented – would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture Work Remotely Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr