Clinical Therapist

Description

Clinical Therapist

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Outpatient Director, who is either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Certified Psychologist (CP), the Clinical Therapist is a licensed clinician who provides supportive and proactive interventions to serve all clients on his/her caseload who are experiencing mental health and/or behavioral health challenges. The Clinical Therapist uses clinical and therapeutic skills to provide multiple different treatment modalities, including but not limited to: assessing and diagnosing, psychotherapy, psychoeducation, care management, advocacy, and crisis intervention. The Clinical Therapist supports individuals and their families through difficult times and ensures that vulnerable people, including children and adults, are safeguarded from harm. Their primary role is to help improve outcomes in people's lives. It is expected that the Clinical Therapist displays the utmost professionalism and integrity while executing the responsibilities below.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review referral packets; complete initial contacts with potential clients, initial screening and intake meeting independently or collaboratively with any additional relevant clinical staff necessary
• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments and other needed assessments within scope of practice with assigned clients, obtain needed information, and create initial profile in electronic record
• Develop and maintain person-centered treatment plans and treatment plan reviews every 90 days or as needed for assigned clients
• Provide psychotherapy, psychoeducation, case management, and/or other therapeutic treatment deemed appropriate and necessary
• Provide complex care management as needed
• Complete a detailed and professional process recording for each contact with clients
• Prepare notes and attend all monthly clinical staff meetings and bi-weekly supervision meetings with supervisor
• Contact clients who have missed appointments for follow up information/re-engagement
• Advocate for clients, meet with collateral contacts, and provide additional resources when necessary
• Facilitates individual and group therapy sessions within scope of practice
• Complete reports, additional documentation, and/or other duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor
• Adhere to all HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality and recordkeeping
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
• Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
• Establish collaborative working relationships with residential programs, treatment teams, and inpatient treatment teams if hospitalized and plan with them appropriate discharges for clients.
• Foster relationship with community providers to ensure that clients are connected with appropriate services as they transition back into the community after hospitalization.

• Provide ongoing psychoeducation to clients, their families and others within their support network.
• Provide out of hours/on-call crisis intervention services to clients and their support network as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in a related discipline AND

NYS license as one or more of the following: LCSW, LMHC, Psy.D., or Ph.D.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with MH population in a clinical capacity is required Experience gained prior to licensure is accepted toward total
• Experience with diverse populations and age groups (children and adults) is required
• Experience facilitating group therapy is required
• Bi-lingual is preferred (Spanish-speaking)

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong computer skills are required. The ability to use Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are critical. The knowledge or ability to learn software programs including use of data and trends to inform clinical practice

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The clinician must maintain their NYS professional license to practice, a clean driver’s license, and a clean criminal background, in addition to maintaining the required trainings mandated by RISE

• This is an exempt position. It requires the ability to type at a keyboard. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time may be required.

Salary : $41 - $41