What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist position at Springfield Clinic?
Job Summary
The Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist provides therapy, counseling and intervention services to patients referred by physicians. Key responsibilities include direct counseling and case management, collaboration with providers, and performing tasks related to direct practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct counseling and case management with individuals and families.
- Collaborate with providers to develop and implement treatment and intervention programs.
- Perform tasks related to direct practice, such as writing progress notes, assessments, reviews and case management functions.
- Attend required staff meetings and participate in committees as required.
- Provide mental health screenings and initial assessments to medically-referred and other clients.
- Provide short-term, structured, evidence-based psychotherapy as part of an appropriate treatment plan.
- Facilitate referrals to other services as needed.
- Provide clinical therapeutic services to patients, including individual and group therapy and coordination of treatment for participants with co-occurring disorders.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Develop, coordinate, and administer community education as needed or requested.
- Provide assessments and care to specific nursing home patients as requested by physician.
- Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
- Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
- Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
Requirements
- Masters or Doctorate degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field is required.
- At least two years of post Master's clinical experience in a supervised clinical setting is preferred.
- Experience working with children, adolescents and adults is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
- Current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Emotional resilience and stability are required.
- Ability to interact effectively with other employees at all levels of the organization, as well as with the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both in writing and verbally.
Working Environment
- Normal office setting.
- Requires long periods of sitting.
- May have exposure to communicable diseases.
