Licensed Clinical Therapist

We are looking for a NM Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our team!

• Licensed Clinical Therapist
• Summary / Objective

While providing individual, group and family therapy, the clinical therapist participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning by developing an annual comprehensive psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention consultation.

Each Non-Independent clinical therapist must hold an LPCC, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW or LMSW designated by the State of New Mexico. Maintains a minimum clinical treatment case load of 25+ billable sessions per week and follows all Small Steps Employee Policies and Procedures.

The clinical therapist will be subject to the general supervision, advice and direction of Small Steps Executive Director / Clinical Director, Clinical Supervisors and Office Management.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provides clinical treatment to children using individual, group and family therapy. Utilizes clinical modalities such as : Clinical Infant Mental Health Strategies, Play Therapy, Family Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, Theraplay, Circle of Security Treatment Strategies, Art Therapy, Dance and Movement Therapy, Sandtray or Sandplay Therapy, Trauma Treatment Modalities, Family Therapy, Co-parenting Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialetical Behavior Therapy, and other SSCC approved therapy modalities.

2. Begin the therapeutic relationship with the caregivers first through the intake process. Small Steps standard intake will last one to two sessions. The intake must be filled out thoroughly and completely. The clinical therapist must assign a working diagnosis after the first session due to insurance regulations. If the clinical therapist determines the initial diagnosis needs to be changed, they may do so with justification throughout the clients treatment. All treatment must be directly connected to the diagnosis.

3. Perform a thorough assessment of the client and the family through the use of Traumatic Events Screening Inventory (TESI), and Life Stressors Checklist (LSC). The clinical therapist may then utilize a relational observation assessment such as the MIM, Strange Situation, or Crowell with the legal guardians / caregivers of the child. Diagnostic inventories, Developmental Inventories, and Relationship Questionnaires such as the Working Model of the Child Interview or the Adult Attachment Inventory are also approved instruments.

4. Clinical therapist will create a full and complete treatment plan with the legal guardians / caregivers including long-term and short-term measurable goals for the child and family, diagnosis of the client, treatment modality to be utilized, plan and discharge. This will be presented to the legal guardians / caregivers after the assessment sessions and the caregivers will sign the presented treatment plan for Small Steps records. The treatment plan will be re- evaluated every three months and adjusted as necessary.

5. Create and maintain accurate and current documentation of each session through the Small Steps electronic medical records system. The session note will be completed by midnight the day the session was conducted. The clinical therapist will save the note for the supervisor to review and approve. The supervisor will then sign the note if the note is accurate and complete. The clinical therapist can sign the note once a supervisor has signed the note. The Owner and Clinical Supervisor will sign off on all notes in order to guarantee that the documentation and treatment complies with all regulatory third party payer requirements. _

ALL

_notes _

MUST

_be completed within 24 hours of session.

6. Clinician must schedule a minimum of 32+ client sessions to ensure they are able to maintain a caseload of 25 billable sessions per week. The clinical therapist is responsible for maintaining an accurate and full calendar with correct billing session codes for each session. Calendars are to be updated reflecting appointments scheduled 6 weeks out.

7. All initial intake appointments will be screened and scheduled by the intake client coordinator. All recurring session appointments are to be scheduled by the clinical therapist. The intake client coordinator will schedule clients for the clinical therapist when the billable client session count does not meet the agreed upon 25+ sessions.

8. The clinical therapist must review and enforce the cancellation policy with their clients. After two appointments missed or canceled within 24 hour period, the family must be reminded of the Small Steps cancellation and referral policy. After three late cancellations / no-shows the family will be sent a referral letter to their home address to find services elsewhere. Clinical judgement may be utilized in certain cases where the family needs extra support to attend appointments.

9. Documents in the electronic medical record system according to requirements of regulatory agencies.

10. All appointments must have a completed note within 24 hours for payroll purposes.

11. Attends weekly staff meeting.

Competencies

1. Communication Proficiency.

2. Ethical Conduct.

3. Personal Effectiveness / Credibility.

4. Problem Solving / Analysis.

5. Thoroughness.

6. Reflective Capacity.

7. Self-Care Awareness and Practice.

Supervisory Requirements

1. The clinical therapist will meet with their supervisor once weekly for individual supervision. Each non-independent therapist is required to attend a group supervision provided by Small Steps supervisors once a week.

2. Each therapist is responsible to report the following to their supervisor :

a. Details of their cases

b. Ethical and legal dilemmas involving clients, colleagues or administration

c. Competency based professional growth goals

d. The status of their own mental and emotional health over time in working with this population so the supervisor may work with the therapist to inform the therapist of resources, develop a plan for recovery and prevent burn out.

If the therapist has a supervisor outside of the agency, the therapist is required to sign a Release of Information for the assigned Small Steps supervisor to communicate with the outside supervisor on goals, growth and concerns.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the clinical therapist will work with children and families requiring frequent movement from a seated position to standing and interactive play that can be conducted on the floor or with various toys and tools to provide treatment.

Clinical therapist may experience clients with high emotional needs that express quickly and be required to help guide self-regulation and decrease heightened activity.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a clinical therapist to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time licensed clinical position. It typically takes up to 60 days build up to a full time caseload. Expected work hours after this initial 60 day period are 30 billable sessions per week to include completed notes, Monday through Friday.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

1. Masters degree in social work, counseling, related program or Ph.D. in psychology.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. One year experience providing direct services to children and families.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. State license or registration to meet the requirements of a qualified mental health professional.

2. Non-Independent licensed clinical therapist must have received their LMHC or LMSW designated by the State of New Mexico.

3. Independently licensed clinical therapist must have received their LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT designated by the State of New Mexico.

4. Clinical Therapist will abide by all NCC and NASW ethical mandates and codes.

5. Clinical Therapist is a mandated reporter and will abide by the State of New Mexico mandates on reporting child abuse, neglect or maltreatment.

6. Abide by Small Steps policy for suicide, homicide and risky behavior reporting and intervention.

Background Check and Clearance

All clinical therapists must agree to a basic background check and receive a clear background check to work with the children and families at Small Steps.

AAP / EEO Statement

Small Steps Child Counseling, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Small Steps Child Counseling, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Small Steps Child Counseling, LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Small Steps Child Counseling, LLC employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Pay : $36.36 - $46.88 per hour

Expected hours : 25 40 per week

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Albuquerque, NM 87102

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