Outpatient Therapist (FT)

Job Description

Job Description

The Outpatient Clinician is accountable to the Outpatient Clinical Supervisor to provide therapy and casework (where applicable) to clients they are assigned within a wide range of presenting concerns and diagnostic criteria within the office setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Traditional Outpatient :

• Conduct assigned intake assessments for counseling, completing all required paperwork.
• Provide individual, family and / or multi-systems therapy for assigned clients.
• Maintain appropriate and timely progress notes and files on each client.
• Participate in biweekly individual supervision with the Outpatient Clinical Supervisor.
• Participate in bimonthly group team meetings presenting on cases and clinical topics as required. Participation includes the sharing of ideas, feedback, and department planning. Seek and solicit feedback as needed.
• Continually assess client’s needs and make appropriate referrals if additional services or a more intensive level of care is needed.
• Develop Treatment Plans, Quarterly Reviews, Discharge Summaries, Clinical Progress Notes, and other documents as required by contract.
• Coordinate the transfer / discharge process for the client and family, informing Outreach Clinical Supervisor, and necessary support staff of projected transfer / discharge goals.
• Monitor the quality of overall treatment services to clients on their caseload; and evaluate the adequacy of these services to meet treatment objectives. Communicate effectively with Wedgwood’s Psychiatric services regarding clinical as well as case management / financial issues as needs arise.
• Respect others and understand their needs and feelings, regardless of race, social, ethnic, economic, and religious background; have an attitude and aptitude for providing nurturance, being patient, and accepting others.
• Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
• Professional Growth

Utilize educational opportunities and resources offered by the agency and through the profession for continued development of skills and clinical expertise.

SUD :

QUALIFICATIONS :

HOURS OF WORK : Monday-Friday, variable hours between 8am-7pm

Compensation :

Limited License : $62,500 to 65,000 / year

Full License : $74,500 to $78,250 / year

BENEFITS :

Short term disability

Wedgwood Christian Services

Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to aggressively taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services, and community programs. Our goal is to support and help restore the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being of children, adults, and families in our community.

Wedgwood is a local West Michigan agency, with offices bordering the coast of the beautiful Lake Michigan. Our main office is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, ranked in the top tier of the Best Places to Live in America according to Business Insider.

Mission : Wedgwood Christian Services extends God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.

Core Values : Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Diversity