Therapist- MRT - Nights

Family & Children's Services; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Family & Children’s Services in Oklahoma is seeking a licensed mental health professional for a night-shift role serving the OKC/Norman area. The position involves delivering individual and group therapy, conducting thorough assessments, and coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will hold an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LADC license and have experience with severe mental illness in community settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or in community-based settings preferred.
• Must be licensed as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC or other mental health professional.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments with evidence-based tools and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary team.
• Establish positive, trusting relationships with clients and provide individual and/or group therapy.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and other providers.
• Educate and involve family members in the treatment process when appropriate.
• Maintain thorough notes and timely documentation; refer to external resources when needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Family therapy

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

This position is located in the OKC/Norman area. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10pm-8am.

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

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

Additional Information

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

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.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

LCSW

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