Licensed Mental Health Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Mental health therapist in a private practice setting focusing on working with children and adolescents :

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Education / Experience :

The licensed Clinician must possess a master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work or other graduate program in Psychology, Counseling or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling.

Licensed Clinicians must be registered with Pennsylvania as an MFT, LPC, or LCSW.

Unlicensed Clinicians must possess a master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work or other graduate program in Psychology, Counseling or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling. Must receive MFT, LCSW license within the year of initial hire.

Experience working in an outpatient, inpatient, or community-based clinical setting is desired.

Two years’ experience working with infants / toddlers, children, adolescents, and families with emotional problems is required.

Behavioral or other contingency management experience

Previous experience working within mental health or behavioral health field

Background clearance (to include fingerprinting, state police, and FBI)

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations :

LCSW, LPC, or MFT license

Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, a reliable automobile, and auto insurance.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must pass First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification course within the first 90 days of employment

Must maintain CPR, First Aid, and BBP Certification throughout employment.

Must complete a Mandated Reporter Training Course within the first month of employment if not already done within the past calendar year.

Responsibilities :

Assess clients’ needs and level of functioning including a bio psychosocial assessment of all clients

Schedule and coordinate therapy sessions.

Meet with clients for individual, group and / or family therapy sessions.

Provide Individual, Group and Family Therapy for Each Client.

Provide clinical interventions for teachers, parents, and other caregivers to generalize skills in other environments.

Write safety, behavioral, and treatment plans.

Provide collateral parties with information to best meet the client’s needs as necessary.

Assess, determine and make a referral when special services or care are needed for a child (i.e. medication evaluation, psychiatric hospitalization, in-home services or psychological testing, etc.).

Paperwork and Documentation :

Write daily / weekly progress notes for each therapy session and mental health service.

Complete appropriate mental health documentation, including but not limited to, client plans performance outcomes, progress reports, health questionnaires, and discharge reports as required.

Continuously review charts for new and / or relevant information concerning clients.

Prepare and maintain charts in accordance with audit requirements.

Perform Utilization Reviews as assigned.

Training and Consultation

Attending clinical, school, planning and discharge meetings etc. to consult with clinical and program staff.

Attend weekly supervision meetings with therapy supervisor if unlicensed, to comply with licensing requirements

Other :

Attend external training / conferences to meet licensing requirements and keep up to date with current information and developments.

Present information gathered at conferences, clinical meetings and staff in-services / training as appropriate.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities :

Ability to read, speak, understand, analyze and interpret documents such as client safety / treatment plans, assessment materials and procedure manuals in the English language.

Ability to write professional / clinical reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Must be able to function independently and be able to seek guidance when necessary to assist in working with children and families.

Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and web browsers effectively.

Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV).

Good knowledge of a variety of therapeutic interventions and models emphasizing empirically validated

Knowledge of child / adolescent development.

Knowledge of child abuse and substance abuse issues.

Knowledge of legal / ethical issues

Knowledge of CPS reporting mandates and limits of confidentiality.

Knowledge of family dynamics.

Knowledge of anger management and coping skills.

Basic knowledge of psychotropic medications.

Excellent writing, communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.

Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Skill to accurately diagnose and assess clients.

Ability to relate to children and families in a positive manner.

Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families.

Understand and respond to a diverse population.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and talk or hear. Fine motor skills such as typing, the use of a computer mouse, and telephone handset are required. Employees are frequently required to reach with their hands and arms. The employee is required to sit, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Company Description

Mental health holistic therapy practice providing a multitude of services to the Lehigh Valley.

Company Description

Mental health holistic therapy practice providing a multitude of services to the Lehigh Valley.