Therapist

Clinical Therapist Position

Provide a wide range of clinical services to consumers within limits of training and credentialing under clinical supervision. Essential duties/responsibilities include conducting initial evaluation and consumer intake interviews, assessing consumer's presenting problems and formulating diagnosis. Develop, implement and modify, as necessary, consumer treatment plans. Carry out case management services related to consumers' treatment. Maintain an active caseload, providing individual, group, family, marital, child, and adjunctive therapies as needed and within area of expertise and limits of credentials; assure procurement of additional services as needed. Provide behavioral interventions using evidence-based practice (crisis intervention, behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate). Provide crisis management for consumers, including on-call and community based (jail/legal, hospitals, schools, etc.) consults; make recommendations for interventions as appropriate. Follow center procedures regarding the provision of consumer care and documentation. Maintain consumer and program records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, grant requirements etc. Acquire and maintain knowledge of human development and utilize age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities in treatment. Participate in continuing education activities, remain knowledgeable in area(s) of expertise, and meet requirements for professional staff membership. Attend meetings as appropriate and meet regularly with clinical supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision. Serve as a resource person to center and community in areas of expertise, including presenting classes, speaking engagements and agency consultation. Maintain a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual relationships and professional stature. Ability to demonstrate competent use of electronic medical record. Completion of required CANS and/or ANSA training and ongoing certification. Timely completion of DARMHA supported consumer (DSC) paperwork and reassessments within specified deadlines. Monitor caseload to assure compliance for third-party payers, including chart reviews, completing prior requests and pre-certification. Perform telehealth services within scope of training and licensure. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualification/requirements include a master's degree in the field of mental health required. Advanced knowledge and skills in community-based mental health care. Demonstrate competence in assessment and treatment of chemically dependent consumers, including obtaining and interpreting information in terms of dependence. Knowledge of the natural history of dependence and the relevant biological and sociocultural factors. Good written and oral communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Demonstrate competence in assessment of and treatment planning for children, adolescents and families. Understanding and knowledge of the range of treatment needed and appropriate utilization of available treatment resources. Willingness to use reliable personal transportation in work capacity.