Therapist- Children's Clinical Service

Family & Children's Services; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental & vision

403(b) retirement with employer match

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

Employee assistance

Student loan repayment

Paid time off

Professional development and CEUs

Clinical supervision for licensure

Job summary

Family & Children’s Services seeks a licensed or supervised therapist to work with children aged 2–17 and their families, providing evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy on-site and via telehealth in the OKC/Norman area.

The role includes conducting assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring documentation and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related field is required.
• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or in community-based settings preferred.
• Must demonstrate a clinical family systems orientation and ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments utilizing evidence-based tools and communicate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients.
• Provide individual and/or group therapy aligned with treatment model and client needs.
• Assess client situations and collaboratively develop clear treatment plans with clients and families.
• Educate and involve family members in the treatment process when necessary.
• Maintain accurate notes and complete documentation within agency timelines.
• Refer clients to outside sources when appropriate.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Occasionally meet clients at offsite locations while upholding confidentiality.

Skills

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Family therapy

Mental health assessment

Diagnosis

Treatment planning

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

This position is located in OKC/ Norman area.

$82K annually for Licensed Therapists, plus an $8K first year bonus!

$72K annually for Therapists under supervision, + a $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 programs
• Up to 34 Paid days Off 1st year!
• Agency provided professional development and CEUs
• Clinical Supervision for licensure provided

Family & Children’s Services Therapists work to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction.

Counseling for Children and Adults will work with children between ages 2-17 years old on site and via telehealth. Therapist will be providing services, evidence-based treatment, to children and their families who may be experiencing behavioral and emotional issues; may be living in high stress environments. Therapist will collaborate with their team, conduct intakes, develop treatment plans and plan updates, individual, family and group therapy.

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.

Education

• Master's Degree in 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.
• Must be licensed as or under supervision as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC or other mental health professional

Other Information

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.

Additional Information

• Therapist I- Not licensed and under supervision
• Therapist II- Fully licensed
• May be required to work evening hours, weekends, and/or holidays.