Outpatient Therapist

Department : Outpatient Job Status : Full-Time

FLSA Status : Exempt Reports to : Outpatient Team Manager

Positions Supervised : None Amount of Travel Required : Minimal

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday; Hours may vary between 7 : 00am - 7 : 00pm

Position Summary

The Outpatient Therapist is primarily responsible for providing individual, family and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents and families at Family Service & Guidance Center. The Outpatient Therapist works closely with the client, family and treatment team to identify treatment goals, objectives and discharge criteria.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complete admission assessments per agency procedure for all new or returning clients.
• Provide individual, family and group therapy to children, adolescents and families.
• Meet productivity expectation of Family Service & Guidance Center.
• Provide crisis intervention with families as deemed appropriate.
• Be familiar in the philosophy of WrapAround Services both for the purpose of assessing needs and delivering services.
• Participate in weekly team meetings for the purpose of case assignments, case review, individual case planning and collaboration with team members.
• Complete clinical documentation (admission assessments, progress notes, 90 day progress reviews, referrals for other services, etc.) in compliance with time lines established by Family Service & Guidance Center's Quality Assurance standards as well as those set by funding sources.
• Expected to stay informed of agency developments by reading memorandums and other agency related written communication.
• Provide clinical oversight of clinical cases and direct treatment among multiple Family Service & Guidance Center providers when assigned the role of primary provider.
• Master's or Doctoral Level Psychologists may be assigned the responsibility of completing psychological testing under the supervision of the licensed psychologist coordinating assessment services.
• Respect and demonstrate ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Act as an ambassador of Family Service & Guidance Center in the community setting. This may include doing public educational and informational presentations.
• Supports and actively promotes the vision and mission of Family Service & Guidance Center and the philosophy of the strengths perspective.
• Other duties as assigned by the Therapy Program Team Manager.

Qualifications

Education / Licensure :

Experience :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs. / day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs. / day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs. / day)

Physical Demands Lift / Carry

Stand (F) 10 lbs. or less (O)

Walk (F) 11 - 20 lbs. (O)

Sit (F) 21 - 50 lbs. (O)

Manually Manipulate (0) 51 - 100 lbs. (N)

Reach Outward (O) Over 100 lbs. (N)

Reach Above Shoulder (O)

Climb (O) Push / Pull

Crawl (O) 12 lbs. or less (O)

Squat or Kneel (O) 26- 40 lbs. (O)

Bend (O) 41 - 100 lbs. (O)

Other Physical Requirements :

Clinicians must have sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children and adolescents in the office setting. Position may require the ability to use physical holding (MAB) with children and adolescents exhibiting out of control behaviors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office and Community-Based working environment; requires flexible schedule; frequent interruptions occur; expected to deal with individuals in crisis, potential risk of exposure to aggressive and / or acting out (verbal and physical) children and youth