Therapist

Job Description:

• Job Title: Therapist (Monday-Friday)
• Location: Joplin, MO.
• Department: Recovery Services - Youth
• Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Therapists are trained professionals who help individuals, families, and couples address and overcome various mental health challenges. They provide a range of therapeutic services within their associated geographical region, field and scope of practice such as counseling, psychotherapy, and behavior modification techniques. As a Therapist, your primary responsibility is to assess, diagnose, and treat clients/patients based on their individual needs. This involves conducting thorough assessments to understand their presenting concerns, gathering relevant background information, rendering a diagnosis, and formulating a treatment plan. Therapists utilize evidence-based interventions and techniques to help clients develop coping strategies, improve their relationships, and enhance their overall well-being. Required credentials include professional licenses in the fields of counseling, social work, and/or marital/family therapy.

The Therapist position offers…

• •All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
• •Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
• •Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• •Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• •Free Licensure Supervision - for PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT
• •Additional Income Opportunities - for LPC & LCSW (provide supervision)
• •NHSC Student Loan Repayment - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance
• •Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• •Provide individual, group, family and/or other practical counseling in a variety of settings to meet the needs of the client/patient and their goals of treatment.
• •Complete intake/screening and/or comprehensive assessment process within appropriate time frames as designated by state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
• •Determine and document diagnosis based on comprehensive assessment.
• •Develop treatment plans for clients/patients in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards that demonstrate individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessment.
• •Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings, providing feedback on all pertinent cases.
• •Responsible for meeting department-specific Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) requirements.
• •Work closely with internal departments to ensure authorized services are approved and adequate information is provided within specified time frames.
• •Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
• •Ensure that services are entered within the appropriate time frame, appropriate format, notes refer to treatment plans, etc.
• •Correct any file/charting deficiencies within the appropriate time frame.
• •Assist clients/patients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter, etc.
• •Complete all mandatory training, meeting state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
• •Represent the agency within the community in a professional manner.
• •Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients/patients, and coworkers, adhering to Code of Ethics and agency policies/procedures.
• •Handle crisis situations as they arise. Participates in or coordinates emergency services in order to provide rapid aid in cases of crisis.
• •Assist with providing professional/clinical supervision to individuals in training once all professional requirements have been met.
• •Facilitate group counseling, group education, family therapy, and individual sessions including specialty services such as trauma and co-occurring therapy.
• •Provide training and guidance on clinical issues that may arise and evidenced based practices.
• •Provide clinical consultation to treatment team members when necessary.
• •Demonstrate interest in long term and short-term goals and objectives of the company.
• •Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• •Must have training and demonstrate expertise regarding diagnostic criteria of individuals with substance use disorders and/or mental health issues.
• •Thorough knowledge of caseload management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment services.
• •Detailed knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• •Considerable knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• •Knowledge of supervisory and training techniques and practices used in a mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment setting.
• •Aptitude to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned programs.
• •Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
• •Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• •Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports.
• •Able to establish effective relationships via telephone or telehealth and personal contacts.
• •Able to follow direction and accept supervision.

Experience and/or Education Qualifications:

• •Must possess at least a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
• •Holds licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state that they are practicing as a professional counselor or social worker.
• •Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• •Must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in.
• •Must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve (training will be provided).

Employment Requirements:

• •Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
• •Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• •All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• •Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
• •First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
• •Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
• •Behavioral Management training completed within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start date:
• •CPI for Residential programs
• •Peaceful Intervention or Verbal De-escalation for Outpatient programs
• •Demonstrate understanding of Collaborative Service Goals (CSGs) within 30 Days of employment.
• •Achievement of thirty-six (36) hour training requirements within a 2 year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1.
• •ASAM Programs Only: Achievement of fifty (50) hours of training on an annual basis.
• •Growth and Development form (CPRC only) within thirty (30) days of employment.
• •Privileging and Credentialing form (CPRC only) within thirty (30) days of employment.
• •Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the associate is assigned.
• •Provide a copy of applicable certifications/licenses.
• •For school based services programs, must be able to provide services at the school site dur