The consultant will be directed by the Executive Director and/or the Counseling Program Manager, with clinical supervision provided by the Clinical Supervisor.
The main responsibility of the Consultant is to provide expert therapy/counseling services to assigned ITCS Clients, adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards of the profession and in alignment with all internal and external policy requirements.
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
- Provision of expert counseling services. This includes but is not limited to:
- Evaluate clients' emotional/mental condition, design and implement treatment plans.
- Modify treatment activities and approaches, and refer to other counselors as appropriate.
- Meet with families and other interested parties to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients and/or to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
- Prepare and maintain all required case records and reports as per ITCS policies, including but not limited to the Data Privacy Policy.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information and records.
- Coordinate with Psychiatrist for clients medication and other issues as needed.
- Act as client advocates to coordinate recommended services.
- Provide crisis intervention consultations.
- Provision of expert group counseling services. (including workshops, seminars, talks, briefings, support groups)
- Participation in ITCS team and clinical activities. Including, but not limited to:
- Providing mentoring and training to assist new members to quickly acclimate to the practice.
- Attending mandatory individual clinical supervision sessions with the Clinical Supervisor scheduled together with the Consultant at least once every quarter or as needed.
- Attending mandatory bi-weekly peer counseling sessions. Attendance at these meetings precedes other professional commitments such as workshops or counseling appointments except in emergencies. Inability to attend a meeting to be arranged with the Clinical Supervisor.
- Learning about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with pertinent professional organizations and agencies.
- The consultant understands that all In Touch activities are community service. In Touch requests that in addition to receiving compensation for some services (as provided in Schedule A or as agreed to), the consultant will contribute some services on a voluntary basis.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed Registered Psychologist (RPsy)
- Minimum of 3 years experience in counseling/therapy practice
- Specialized training and certification preferred