What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist (SAMHSA) - LifeMarks Counseling position at Volunteers of America, Dakotas?
**This position is eligible for a $2,000 Hiring Bonus**
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S)
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Client Services
- Provide individual and group therapy services to adults, children/adolescents, families and couples in outpatient clinic setting, including through virtual services. Assess clinically sound diagnoses and develop culturally appropriate, evidence-based treatment plan.
- Participate in staffing with consultation with psychiatrist(s)/psychologist(s).
- Provide follow-up services/referral to clients following termination of services when needed.
- Provide advocacy services for clients when necessary.
- Provide onsite support and crisis intervention services as needed.
- Program Development
- Develop and maintain working relationships with referral sources in the community.
- Opportunity to assist with development of new programming to meet needs of the clients or community. Such as therapeutic groups or trainings.
- Program Management
- Ensure consistent and ongoing communication with immediate supervisor for program monitoring purposes.
- Complete thorough and timely documentation of client services and activities for each client including progress notes, intakes, treatment plans, discharges, reports related to services.
- Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and staff trainings.
- Other
Carry out other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & ABILITIES
Skills and knowledge required: Expertise in case management, counseling, and effective therapeutic techniques required; excellent communication skills; Experience working with children, adolescents and families who have experienced trauma; familiarity with American Indian and/or other minority populations preferred.
Amount of travel and any other special conditions or requirements: Occasional in-town or out-of-state travel required for trainings.
Education: Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related human service field and a minimum of two years related work experience or an equivalent combination.
Experience: Expertise in counseling, and effective therapeutic techniques required.
Skills: Excellent communication skills
Certifications & Licenses: If not licensed, must be eligible to work toward LPC, LPC-MH, MSW-PIP, or LMFT licensure.
Other Requirements: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to Stand, Walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend on a daily basis
