Child Therapist, Inpatient

Family & Children's Services; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical benefits

Dental & vision benefits

ZeroCard health program

403(b) retirement plan with employer 6

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Student loan repayment options

Up to 34 paid days off first year

Professional development & CEUs

Clinical supervision for licensure

Job summary

Family & Children's Services in the Oklahoma City / Norman area seeks licensed therapists to provide counseling and crisis support in the Children’s Urgent Recovery Center. Roles include assessments, individual/group/family therapy and treatment planning for children and adolescents.

Under supervision, therapists may work with diverse populations, with comprehensive benefits, supervision for licensure, and a focus on confidential, culturally sensitive care in a 24/7 crisis setting.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in counseling or related field is required.
• Experience with severe mental illness or community-based settings preferred.
• Licensure and ability to provide varied therapy modalities is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments and communicate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Establish positive relationships and provide individual or group therapy.
• Develop treatment plans, document visits, and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Maintain client confidentiality and provide crisis intervention when required.

Skills

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Family therapy

Assessment & diagnosis

Education

Master's degree in counseling

Job description

Annual salary $82K for licensed therapists plus $8k first year bonus

$72K annual salary for therapists under supervision plus $5K first year bonus

• Premium Medical, dental & vision benefits with the ZeroCard
• Retirement Savings 403(b) plan with up to 6% employer match
• Life Insurance, short & long-term disability benefits
• Employee assistance, discount and wellness programs
• Student loan repayment program options
• Up to 34 Paid days off first year
• Agency provided professional development and CEUs
• Clinical Supervision for licensure provided

This position is located in the OKC/ Norman Area in the Children's Urgent Recovery Center. The URC provides 24/7 crisis assessment, stabilization, and short-term support for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises.

Under clinical supervision and within agency policy and clinical standards, therapists will engage with their multidisciplinary team to provide group and individual counseling and therapy services in a culturally sensitive way producing optimal outcome to a designated population, with a multiplicity of problems. Services include but are not limited to: assessment & diagnosis, treatment planning, individual, couple, child, family therapy, group therapy and, crisis intervention. Services are predominantly provided to children and adolescents receiving care in an Urgent Recovery Center.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct initial and/or ongoing clinical assessments utilizing established evidence-based assessment tools and instruments and effectively communicate information to the interdisciplinary team.
• Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients.
• Provide individual and/or group-based therapy to deliver therapeutic interventions that are consistent and congruent with the chosen model of treatment and sensitive to individual client's needs.
• Continually assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing treatments working collaboratively with client, other treatment providers, and family members or natural supports to develop a clear plan for treatment.
• Educate and involve family members or other loved ones in the treatment process when necessary.
• Record and maintain adequate notes about client visits and submit completed documentation within established agency timeline.
• When required, refer clients to outside sources or agencies that can better address their specific needs.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each and every client situation.
• Provide Crisis intervention as needed.
• May require to meet clients at offsite location including but not limited to homeless shelters, private residences, or outdoors while maintaining confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master's Degree in counseling or related field is required

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or working in a community based setting preferred.

PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
• Decision Making
• Engagement
• Initiative and Accountability
• Interpersonal
• Learning
• Organizational Alignment
• Quality of Work

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and experience in individual, group and family therapy.
• Knowledge and experience in conducting mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Must demonstrate a clinical family systems orientation and ability to work with diverse populations with multiplicity of problems.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office. Proof of automobile insurance required. Mileage reimbursement provided
• Must be licensed as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC or other mental health professional

SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB CLASSIFICATION:

This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.

Required Licenses & Certifications

LCSW or under supervision

LPC or under supervision

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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