Clinical Therapist, Office Based

Job Description

Job Description

NOW OFFERING $2,000 HIRING BONUS FOR FULL-TIME HIRES

Primary Responsibilities  

• Provides quality therapeutic interventions in the behavioral health office setting as scheduled. 

• Conducts a complete biopsychosocial intake assessment to include, at a minimum the individual’s and familial history of disease, mental health or substance use; environmental factors in the home; history of trauma such as childhood abuse, neglect or exposure to domestic violence; parenting abilities if applicable; stability of work or school; formal and informal support systems; household management skills; recent or current stressors like job less or death; and suicide risk.   

• Completes clinical documentation within 24 hours of service provided.   

• Collaborates with other involved service providers, with client consent to enhance team and program effectiveness. 

• Provides individual, family, and group therapy to youth and families receiving services from the Family Ark.   

• Maintains required billable hours, with work hours that are maintained in a way that is responsive to client’s needs.  

• Maintains all client case records by documenting client contacts, as well as contacts with referral sources, schools, parents, and other professionals.  

• Develops treatment plans and revises them as necessary, submitting monthly reports to DCS referrals.   

• Regularly attends staff meeting and is prepared to discuss issues that affect clients, staff, the agency and the community if needed.   

• Prepares case presentations for weekly treatment team and clinical supervision. 

• Participates in case conferences and court proceedings as necessary for client care. 

• Participates as a positive member of the Behavioral Health Center environment. 

• Complies with the agency continuous quality improvement standards. 

• Maintains confidentiality for all individuals served by Family Ark and secure client information per HIPAA standards. 

• Adheres to the Code of Ethics and professional standards relevant to his/her professional discipline.    

• Attends continuing education classes, seminars, and other professional training courses related to the youth and families receiving services from Family Ark, and in order to obtain and maintain licensure.   

• Complies with federal, state, and local laws concerning child abuse, domestic violence, duty to warn and other mandated reporting statutes. 

• Other duties and responsibilities as directed. 
  

Family Ark provides "free" clinical supervision towards your Independent License as a part of your employment.

Minimum Requirements  

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field. 

• 2 years of like social service experience in his/her respective discipline. 

• Professional clinical licensure (i.e., LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, etc.) preferred. Associate level licensure will be considered.  

• Ability to assess and coordinate the treatment needs for complex family systems. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Experience with providing services in the home or community is preferred. 

• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse social and economic backgrounds. 

• Adheres to the Professional Standards Agreement. 
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 30 days
• 403B match
• Full-time employees earn 3 week's vacation and 64 hours of sick time
• Paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Paternal leave
  

The Family Ark Environment is Unlike Any Other

• Beautiful 76-acre campus includes natural wetlands, walking paths and open play spaces. The campus is a unique part of who we are and is utilized for family events, therapeutic activities, supervised family visitations and community events
• Collaborative, flexible and high-energy work environment
• Ongoing, new program development
• Work and training in cutting-edge, clinical best practices