Outpatient/DBT Therapist

LE001 Community Services Group, Inc.; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Extensive Training

Career Development

Flexible Pay Options

401K with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

LE001 Community Services Group, Inc. is seeking an Outpatient Therapist (Mental Health Professional) in Lancaster, NY. This full-time position provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to individuals and families, participates in team meetings, and reports to the Program Coordinator or Director.

The role includes DBT duties and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and adults in our Adult and Youth MH Outpatient Services.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology or a related field.
• Licensed as one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), License Associate Marriage and Family Therapy (LAMFT) or License Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT).

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment services to families including therapy, skills training, and education designed to enable families to care for their mentally ill or emotionally disturbed children in the home.
• Works closely with other mental health specialists, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, case managers, psychiatric nurses, school counselors, and behavioral health providers.
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services in accordance with standards applicable to mental health professionals.
• Provide individual, family and/or group counseling services to children, adolescents, and families.
• Provides on-call services as scheduled by the Program Director.
• Actively participates in clinical team and staff meetings.
• Provides clinical counseling in community settings, when applicable.
• Collaborate with other professionals, but primarily works independently.
• Knowledge of behavior health diagnosis and coding for children/adolescent, adults, and the elderly.
• Ability to collaborate with the family and/or primary caregiver and/or other members of the healthcare team.

Education

Master's or doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or a related field

Licensed as LSW, LCSW, LAPC, LPC, LAMFT or LMFT

Job description

Outpatient Therapist (Mental Health Professional)

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Outpatient Therapist (Mental Health Professional) is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to individuals and their families. The Mental Health Professional participates actively in all relevant team, supervision, and general staff meetings, to enhance the services of Community Services Group. The Mental Health Professional reports to the Program Coordinator or Director. This position is part of our Adult and Youth Mental Health (MH) Services Outpatient Services in Lancaster. Full-Time (40 hrs./wk.) Monday to Friday office hours with 2 evenings per week.

Wage Information

Starting salary: LSW/LAPC/LAMFT- $50,000. LPC/LCSW/LMFT- $55,000. Negotiable based on experience/licensure.

Job Description

• Provides treatment services to families including therapy, skills training, and education designed to enable families to care for their mentally ill or emotionally disturbed children in the home.
• Works closely with other mental health specialists, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, case managers, psychiatric nurses, school counselors, and behavioral health providers.
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services in accordance with standards applicable to mental health professionals.
• Provide individual, family and/or group counseling services to children, adolescents, and families.
• Provides on-call services as scheduled by the Program Director.
• Actively participates in clinical team and staff meetings.
• Provides clinical counseling in community settings, when applicable.
• Collaborate with other professionals, but primarily works independently.
• Knowledge of behavior health diagnosis and coding for children/adolescent, adults, and the elderly.
• Ability to collaborate with the family and/or primary caregiver and/or other members of the healthcare team.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Additional Duties

• The DBT Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive DBT treatment with fidelity to the model, working with both adolescents and adults.
• Provide DBT individual therapy, DBT skills group, and DBT coaching call service.
• Conduct DBT assessments.
• Utilize core DBT techniques, including diary card review, chain analysis, skills coaching, and the target hierarchy.
• Attend the DBT consultation team consistently to discuss client cases, therapist needs, and program issues.
• Complete the DBT foundational training, required mentoring, and homework assignments (including session observation/videotaping).
• Commit to providing treatment for two years after completing training.
• Develop a therapeutic rapport with clients and team members.
• Be willing to accept constructive feedback and show a willingness for change within the consultation team.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology or a related field.
• Licensed as one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), License Associate Marriage and Family Therapy (LAMFT) or License Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT).

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave.
• Extensive Paid Training.
• Career Development Opportunities.
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay.
• Family Medical and Parental Leave.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care.
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life Insurance.
• Wellness Opportunities.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities.
• Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.

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Community Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse, inclusive workforce.

CSG helps people live more independent, fulfilling lives every day. Every role, from direct care to administration, plays a part in strengthening our communities from the inside out. For over 50 years, CSG has provided trusted mental health and intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) services across Pennsylvania. We’re a team of 1,350+ employees who believe in compassion, collaboration, and creating opportunities for growth. Both for those we serve and for each other.

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