Therapist- Children's URC

Family & Children's Services; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Family & Children’s Services in the OKC/ Norman area is seeking licensed mental health professionals to provide group and individual therapy for adults with serious mental illness. You will work under clinical supervision within agency guidelines to implement evidenced-based treatment plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention when needed, and engaging families when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field required.
• Licensed mental health professional or eligible for licensure (LCSW/LPC/LMFT/LADC).
• Valid Driver License with insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments using evidence-based tools and communicate results to the interdisciplinary team.
• Establish positive, trusting relationships with clients.
• Provide individual and/or group therapy aligned with chosen treatment model and client needs.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans with clients, families, and other providers.
• Educate and involve family members in the treatment process when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate notes and timely documentation of visits.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Engagement

Initiative and Accountability

Interpersonal

Learning

Organizational Alignment

Quality of Work

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

This position is located in the OKC/ Norman Area.

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 delivered to an adult population who carry a serious mental illness, substance abuse, co-occurring and/or medically co-morbid diagnosis.

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 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 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.