Therapist- Children's URC

Family & Children's Services Career Center; Norman (OK); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Family & Children's Services Career Center in the Oklahoma City/Norman area seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide individual, group, and family therapy. You will work under clinical supervision with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based treatments to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field, active licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC or equivalent), and the ability to travel to

Qualifikationen

• Master's Degree in related field is required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and experience in individual, group and family therapy.
• Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record; personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.

Aufgaben

• Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments using evidence-based tools.
• Establish positive relationships with clients and families.
• Provide individual and/or group therapy aligned with treatment model.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to plan treatment.
• Educate and involve family members in treatment when needed.
• Maintain accurate notes and timely documentation.
• Refer clients to outside resources when appropriate.
• Maintain client confidentiality and safety.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Therapy provision

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Confidentiality

Client engagement

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Social Work

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Education

Required

Masters or better in Social Work.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

LCSW

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities