Description

The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders for our outpatient clients, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, applying psychotherapeutic theories and techniques in the delivery of services for the purpose of treating such diagnosed mental and chemical addiction disorders. The Adolescent Eating Disorder Therapist will work closely with our Registered Dietitian to conduct weekly groups.

This position is part-time. The ideal candidate will be available to work evenings.

• Provide psychotherapy services to clinic clients, as scheduled, and document conducted group sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the client.

• Develop and track attainment of Intensive Outpatient (IOP) goals and objectives.

• Lead psycho-educational, therapy and process groups.

• Provide initial treatment planning for clients, based on assessment and coordinates any additional services needed and revises as necessary.

• Perform clinical assessment of individuals referred to the program.

• Coordinate inpatient referrals with appropriate hospital staff and assess patients on inpatient units for referral to the IOP/PHP as requested by the treatment team.

• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.

Job Qualifications:

• MSW, Masters in Counseling, or related is required

• LCSW or LPC licensing preferred

• Fingerprint Clearance Card required

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Masters or better in Counseling

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Lic Prof Counselor

• Lic Clin Social Wkr

Experience

Required

• 1 year: Experience providing chemical dependency and/or mental health treatment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)