What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Outpatient Therapist position at Wellstone Brand?
The Adult Outpatient Therapist will provide psychotherapy to clients by assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental and emotional disorders to assist individuals with achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment through a focus on recovery, problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention. This opportunity is full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
What we're looking for -
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related field
- Good organizational & documentation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
- DSM knowledge; proficient computer experience
- Knowledge of community agencies
- Plus if you have Clinical Licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, or LMFT)
What you'll be doing -
- Conduct comprehensive individual assessments on new or returning adult clients
- Conduct individual, family and group therapy sessions
- Assess client’s risk of suicidal/homicidal ideations
- Maintain confidentiality of client information, treatment and records
- Perform timely documentation of the assessment in EMR
- Develop a treatment plan based on clinical experience and knowledge in partnership with the client
- Present cases to psychiatrists regarding client’s medication and/or need
- Provide crisis intervention as needed and/or required
- Collaborate with internal staff regarding client’s progress such as Case Managers, Medical Staff, etc.
- Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
- When necessary, referral to internal or external specialists or community resources to assist the client in treatment options
- When applicable, assist family members in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients
- Participate in various meetings to include departmental, divisional or other meetings as required
- Maintain current on new developments in counseling
- Complete billing documentation in a timely and accurate manner
- Conduct follow ups with clients, internal and/or external individuals
What we offer –
- Competitive Medical, dental, and vision premiums
- State Retirement through RSA plus an optional 457b with a company match
- 9 paid holidays throughout the year
- Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
- Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University
We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, we are committed to one another through collaboration, and we are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done. We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.
