What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Therapist position at SOUTH CENTRAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CTR?
Benefits: $2,000 Sign on bonus for 12-month commitment, 401(k) participation, 401(k) 5% salary match after one year of employment, eligible for paid vacation after six months of employment and accrual begins at hire date, paid sick leave accrual begins at hire date, employer paid life insurance and LTD after one year of employment, low-cost employee health insurance options, no cost employee dental, vision coverage, and 10 paid holidays per calendar year. National Health Service Corps Site. South Central Mental Health also offers opportunities for obtaining clinical supervision and CEU's.
Responsibilities:
- Provide intake assessments, individual, marital, family, group therapy, crisis assessment/screening and psychological testing if qualified to clients seeking services from South Central Mental Health.
- Provide education and consultation services to the community on an “as needed” basis.
- Provide treatment summaries/updates as requested by community partners.
- Attend meetings and collaborate with peers and other team members regarding consumer’s treatment.
- Maintain clinical records routinely and in a timely manner. All records will be subject to utilization review.
- Sustain a high level of professional competence through continuing education and clinical supervision.
- Maintain all professional credentialing requirements.
- Adhere to the standards of ethics for mental health professionals.
- Follow all policies and procedures of the agency.
- Provide other duties as assigned.
Physical, Educational, and Personal Requirements:
Physical: Hear, speak and write English clearly. Vision adequate to observe clients and make chart entries.
Education: Defined by license type; see staff credentials.
Personal: Detail oriented, good interpersonal skills, good communication skills, and good problem solving skills.
Other: Must have a valid driver’s license and meet agency insurance guidelines as this position requires ability to drive to agency centers and local community partner sites in order to meet the needs of consumers and the community. Pass a criminal background and drivers license check to the satisfaction of SCMH
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add to or change the duties at any time.
SCMHCC is an equal opportunity employer
