What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen and Family Therapist position at Searchlight, Inc.?
Key Result Areas
The Teen and Family Therapist works under the supervision of the Clinical Director. The role leads and provides individual, family, and group therapeutic interventions within the Organizations Lifeleaf treatment structure. The Teen and Family Therapist completes psychosocial assessments, DSM-V diagnosis, treatment planning and case management. The therapist provides individual, family and group psychotherapy interventions. The role works to support the therapeutic process of change as defined by the Lifeleaf philosophy. You'll also coordinate the communication of clinical data to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and other clinicians. The role maintains upbeat, positive and professional communications for team members, clients, referral sources, callers, and outside agencies.
Qualifications and Abilities
- Master's degree and training in systems theory-based family therapy
- Licensed or pursuing license as an LCSW or LMFT
- Clinical training with adolescent and family therapy
- Experience in residential treatment is preferred
- Ability to adapt to a variety of tasks
- Able to transport students in a company vehicle
- Ability to respect Christian values in clinical practice
Job Skill Requirements
o Motivation, desire and natural gifting to work with adolescents
o Experience or willingness to be trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
o Ability to complete written Psychosocial assessments
o Experience with DSM - V diagnosis of adolescents
o Experience facilitating individual, family and group therapy interventions
o Confidential records management experience
o Understand and maintain professional boundaries with students and families
o Complete psychosocial assessments upon admissions
o Complete initial treatment plans
o Assign DSM-V diagnoses for each student
o Complete family orientations at each Stage promotion
o Process Stage promotion packets
o Assist students in completing psychiatric symptoms questionnaire
o Complete documentation, organize files and manage clinical records
o Coordinate records and communications with the Psychiatrist and Psychologist
o Support planning and implementation of experiential therapy interventions at ropes course events
o Organize and compile discharge instruction summaries
o Coordinate the transfer of confidential records to outside agencies
o Provide follow-up and aftercare services to clients
o Serve in on-call staff support rotation
o Hospitable, friendly and welcoming demeanor
o Strong writing and verbal communication skills
o Serve as liaison between staff, parents, and referring professionals
o Flexibility to take responsibility for miscellaneous duties
o Support staff team with clinical perspective and creative intervention ideas
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