Outpatient Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Description : CLINICAL THERAPIST

SUMMARY :

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Clinical Therapist provides counseling and therapy services to client with substance use disorder (SUD) and / or co-occurring mental health disorders.

The Clinical Therapist conducts individual and group therapy under the structured framework of state and federal law, the counseling and / or social work code of ethics, SFRC / FCDRC policies and procedures.

The Clinical Therapist is responsible for creating and maintaining a trauma informed, client centered, therapeutic and safe environment for clients and staff. The Clinical Therapist is expected to work with SFRC / FCDRC leadership and staff to develop, promote, and maintain cultural proficiency throughout the organization.

REPORTING : Clinical Supervisor

POSITIONS SUPERVISED :

None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide clinical services to Individuals including children and youth, couples, and families
• Participate in Group and Individual Supervision as scheduled and needed
• Work with Supervisor on Supervision Plan
• Attend all mandatory / required trainings
• Use Evidence Based Practice modalities according to fidelity, and work with Supervisor on learning and professional development related to Evidence Based Practices
• Ensure personal professional records and documents are in good order and standing
• Work with Supervisor to ensure program productivity standards are met
• Get training in and utilize the electronic health record and other organizational record keeping systems
• Ensure that documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with required time frames
• Ensure all CARF, Federal, State, and organizational standards of care are being met and exceeded
• Work with Supervisor to evaluate clinical programing and treatment outcomes, assist in research, trials, new clinical intervention roll outs, and administrative changes
• Utilize and adhere to a holistic, trauma informed, and client centered treatment philosophy to support recovery-based health
• Respond to client emergencies following policies and procedures and in accordance with training provided
• Assist in coordination and collaboration with referral sources and other agencies
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive client care
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with State and Federal las, the counseling and social work code of ethics, and organizational policy and procedure
• Attend all mandatory Staff Meetings and Trainings
• Perform other duties as required by your Supervisor

Requirements :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

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