Clinical Therapist, Outpatient

Summary :

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Therapist to join our dedicated mental health team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of therapeutic techniques and an understanding of both mental health and co-occurring disorders, combined with a commitment to improving the lives of our clients. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about making a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

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

Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to :

• This full-time position will work with adult individuals (18+) with mental health and co-occurring disorders. Services provided include individual, group, and family therapy. In addition, services are provided both via in-person and telehealth sessions.
• Provide counseling, case management, community support, and management of individual caseloads
• Assessment and treatment planning
• Assist with developing and practicing coping skills to manage mental health / co-occurring-related symptoms
• Assistance with developing positive, supportive activities (re-establishing relationships with friends and family members, support groups, wellness activities, or identifying / participating in positive social activities that support recovery)
• Provide face-to-face and video individual, family or group counseling services
• Monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Participate in a team-based approach to providing treatment, including collaboration with clinicians, healthcare providers, probation, DCFS, and other partners invested in the individual's recovery
• Attend clinical staffing(s) to collaborate with providers, including case managers, counselors, and clinical leaders, to coordinate treatment
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Completion of all documentation and tracking promptly
• Provide other duties as assigned, required, or specifically negotiated with the supervisor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and / or based upon a person's legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and / or skills required of all employees so classified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following : working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and / or EXPERIENCE

Salary Description

$65,000