Therapist

Grace Reliant's growing Clinical Services team is looking to invite a Therapist to help enhance the quality of care and support provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a way that aligns with the heart and voice of our organization. We exist to help people live more complete and independent lives. Through our many services, we provide care, support, and mentor ship to elderly and disabled residents in Missouri.

In this role, you will provide support and expertise in clinical therapeutic approach with the commitment of helping our clients achieve their full potential. Therapists are expected to complete assessments, treatment plans and other documentation for services rendered.

Duties and responsibilities

• In a clinical agency and community setting, provides counseling to clients as appropriate to the situation and position; prepares treatment plans.
• Counsels clients in individual, couples, family or small group settings.
• Evaluates clients from a strength-based and client-focused perspective.
• Assesses client progress and modifies treatment plans accordingly; communicates with and counsels family members as appropriate.
• Completes specified client documentation in an accurate and timely manner, in compliance with established agency audit and client impact standards.
• Participate in promoting Grace Reliant's mission within the local community and creating awareness of the services Grace Reliant provides.
• Maintains a client caseload consistent with agency requirements.
• Participates and engages in supervision, staff and agency meetings.
• May need to work occasionally at different locations, based upon agency and client needs at various times.
• Participates, as requested, in agency-wide projects, planning, etc. Works collaboratively with others in a team setting, providing the best possible service not only to our clients but also our internal customers and colleagues.
• Maintains strict adherence to all agency procedures, regulatory standards and professional ethics.
• Obtain 15 annual hours of continuing education in applicable Counseling and Mental Health topics.
• Successful completion of Ethics training once every two years.
• Must possess and maintain an active professional license in good standing.
• Effectively manage a caseload, as evidenced by the ability to accept additional clients, close inactive files in a timely manner, take adequate steps to avoid "client abandonment" and making attempts to re-engage clients who have been lax in attending.
• Correct and effective utilization of the appropriate Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum experience preferred :

Other Skills Required :

Working conditions

Most services will be provided in the client home and will include training natural and paid caregivers in appropriate and effective behavior methods. Must be willing to travel to and from client homes as a part of the job.