Entry-Level Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE 

The basic functions of the New Living Healthcare Services (NLHCS) Licensed Clinical Therapist are to provide assessments, psychotherapy and referrals to a broad range of consumers.

All services are provided in accordance with professional ethics and boundaries.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess consumers to obtain information concerning social history, treatment, and other pertinent information.
• Plan and administer therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and stress management therapy to assist consumers in developing/displaying appropriate behaviors. 
• Clinically evaluate consumers to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior.
• Review results of psychological evaluations and evaluations from community providers to assess client needs. 
  

• Discuss progress toward goals and objectives, such as medication management, family relationships, educational programs, social development, discharge plans or other behavioral problems, with consumers.. 
  
• Consult external community providers concerning treatment plans and for coordination of care, as required. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor(LGPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Masters Degree in related field of social work or counseling
  

SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Ability to articulate a coherent philosophy regarding a psychotherapeutic approach or approaches within generally accepted practices of psychotherapy.
• Ability to accurately recognize crisis situations, assess potential danger to consumers and/or others, and effectively intervene and assist with hospital transportation, as needed.
• Ability to recognize dual diagnosis and substance abuse problems. 
  

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years experience in counseling and case note documentation 
• Working knowledge of Core Service Agencies 
  

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  

SALARY

• $60 - $70k/year, based on experience and performance