Therapist Office Based

Job Details: Job Location: Edmond Office (NC) - Edmond, OK, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, DEFINITION: Provide outpatient therapy to adults and families for the purpose of improving the quality of life for the person/family served. SUPER

• VISION: Position is supervised by Program Supervisor. Rentetion Bonus: $2,500 retention bonus paid at the completion of six months of employment, provided the employee remains in good standing. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Provide integrated services that are welcoming, engaging, and accessible. These services address behavioral healthcare, physical healthcare, and social needs that are recovery focused, strengths based, culturally competent, Client centered, trauma informed, and co-occurring capable. Promotes a warm and engaging organizational culture in line with NorthCare values, trauma informed care, and health and wellness. Carry a differentiated caseload involving highly complex cases requiring intensive clinical service and extensive professional diagnostic and treatment experience. Provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy and care coordination utilizing evidence-based practices. Consult with other program staff within and outside of the agency to facilitate referrals. Perform intake interviews and initial assessments, which includes the gathering of information about the client's sym
• ptoms, behavior, functioning, history, needs, goals and preferences. Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support health behavior change in persons with behavioral health challenges. Interact and collaborate in a genuine and professional manner with the client, their families, support system and community partners to assist with obtainment of treatment goals. Provide crisis management services, which may include face-to-face or telephone interviewing of the client; assessment of lethality to self or others; assessment of available support systems; and assistance in arranging for appropriate intervention, including hospitalization. In the cases where a potential for harm exists, will complete appropriate assessment tools and, if needed and in consultation with management will facilitate referral to appropriate level of care. Immediately seeks consultation with supervisors regarding crisis situations, including potential safety concerns. Obtain and maintain required credentialing including but not limited to licensure or under super
• vision status and Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Practitioner (AODTP) status. Obtain and maintain understanding and competency in any other instruments required by agency payors' and/or commonly used by mental health/substance use professionals. Participate in staff consultations for the purpose of case presentation and diagnostic and treatment planning for clients. Participates in mandatory program meetings. Support the monitoring and tracking of outcome measures for clients. Maintain clinical records in a timely manner, as required by agency policy, funding sources and accreditation authorities. Complete all required forms in a manner consistent with requirements. Maintain professional competency in the area under one's responsibility through appropriate readings, attendance at workshops and trainings. Comply with all requirements to maintain professional certification(s). Knowledgeable regarding: NorthCare's electronic record system and public folders; CCBHC requirements, ODMHSAS Services manual, contract requirements, and benchmarks; National Outcome Measures (NOMS); Medicaid rules and regulations. Return phone calls and cell text pages promptly. Check and respond to email daily. Maintain consistent work attendance and contact supervisor on timely basis for needed late arrivals or absences. Complete all NorthCare required courses and training and comply with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to documentation deadlines and productivity expectations. Performs any reasonable work requested that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described in work performed.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Position requires a master's degree in social work, psychology or a related human services field and licensure in the State of Oklahoma, in one of the mental health disciplines or under Board approved super

• vision for licensure. Licensed LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC-MH, LBP, or under super
• vision required; if licensed, employee must complete continuing education requirements required for licensure maintenance. This position requires a high degree of flexibility and efficiency. Must display proficiency in the MS Word processing software and intermediate general computer skills. Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally with English-speaking clients. Employee must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to move about facilities freely. Casual professional dress is required with adherence to dress code requirements. Must have access to reliable transportation. Local travel is required. Must possess and provide verification of valid Oklahoma driver's license during employment with NorthCare. Must maintain and provide verification of current automobile li
• ability insurance including uninsured motorist coverage. Must possess and maintain CPR, First Aid and Therapeutic Options certifications; or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare. Must have and/or complete Co-Occurring Training and Trauma Informed Training within 60 days of employment with NorthCare. Must have TB test within 12 months prior to employment with NorthCare or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare. Every NorthCare employee is responsible for adherinq to any and all laws, professional standards and ethical codes that apply to his/her/their job responsibilities.