LSW / LPC

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : SUMMARY :

The Therapist is responsible for providing client assessments, daily group and weekly individual counseling, crisis intervention and other services to assist the client in the treatment process. This is a non-exempt, full-time position with hours and schedule established to meet client needs; Standard schedule 8-5 Mon - Fri. However, evening and weekend hours may be needed to accommodate the needs of the organization..

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of New Day
• Provide individual counseling and group counseling, engage clients, family sessions as necessary for the individualized service plan.
• Prepare written reports, regular case dictation and summaries for consultation according to program standards and professional
• Make referrals for higher level / lower level of care as
• Act as an advocate for program participants with courts, schools, treatment centers, and other services as appropriate in order to make referrals and conduct follow-ups.
• Participate in curriculum development and supervision of
• Participates in staffing
• Other duties as

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.

OTHER : Other duties as assigned by Management.

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or a skill required for the job and is subject to review and change in accordance with the needs of (Agency) and contractual obligations.

POSITION DESCRIPTION REVIEW :

I have read this position description and discussed it with my supervisor. I agree to perform these functions and understand that this description will be the formal basis for my performance evaluation. This understanding also applies to any subsequent attachments, and to specific department goals. I further understand that no position description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job. For this reason, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job or required for its performance shall also be considered when evaluating my performance. I understand that this position description will be reviewed annually for continued accuracy and appropriateness