Licensed Therapist

Therapist Job Description

Position Title: Therapist

Reports To: Clinical Director

Purpose: To coordinate and provide treatment support necessary to aid children/adolescent groups and their support structure. The Therapist will participate in activities of the organization such as individual and family evaluations, individual and family assessments, crisis intervention, and provide 24 hours a day, 7 days per week support to the consumer base.

POSITION RESPONSIBLITIES:

Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.

Provide therapeutic, rehabilitative and group therapy services to children/adolescents and or adults

Sign orders for service for appropriate Mental Health Services as in scope of the practice

Document consumer progress via progress notes

Document (prepare service notes) for all billable time

Must be able to carry a minimum caseload of 10 consumers

Complete documentation that meets elements of complete psychological assessments or diagnostic assessments for enhanced services

Conduct, at a minimum, one face-to-face interview with the recipient and their family/significant others during an initial assessment and reassessments. Provide DSM-V (or its successor) diagnoses, Axes I-V

Develop, sign and date the initial assessment and reassessment

Able to demonstrate skills in mediation, facilitation, advocacy and resolving systemic concerns and sometimes under stressful conditions

Notify the staff psychiatrist of any significant change in a recipient’s physical or mental status

Conducts family, individual therapy and treatment plans as appropriate

Complete trainings as required

Participate, when assigned, in “first responder” crisis response on a 24/7/365 basis to consumers experiencing a crisis

Assist in defining program goals and objectives; assist in establishing methods and strategies of accomplishing program goals

Maintain a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, and teamwork

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other clinical based discipline

Minimum of one-year post-graduate experience is required

Must be able to pass a satisfactory background check, drug test, and child abuse registry

Ability to successfully complete service-specific training courses

Proficient in clinical theories and their practical application

Computer literate; experience with MS Word and Excel

PREFERRED QUALITIES:

Licensed (or licensed eligible) LCSW or LPC

Bilingual

Successful applicant will be well organized, have excellent time management skills and be able to work well both independently and with a team

Have a valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation, and insurance

This staff member is expected to demonstrate commitment, competence, people skills and adaptability. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level, or work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of all personnel so assigned. Bridges Core Service Agency of Texas Inc reserves the right to amend and/or make changes to this job description as needed.