Clinical Children's Therapist

Job DetailsChildren's Clinicians at MBI Health Services provide structured, ethical, and culturally sensitive outpatient counseling services to children and families. Clinicians conduct diagnostic assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver therapy through individual and group sessions.

They play a critical role in supporting emotional development, building resilience, and helping children and families achieve greater stability and wellbeing.

In collaboration with Clinical Managers and multidisciplinary teams, Children’s Clinician’s link families to appropriate services and provide coordinated care to promote recovery and growth. Essential Duties and

Responsibilities

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

The Licensed Therapist will be responsible for providing structured, ethical and culturally sensitive clinical counseling in accordance with the District of Columbia license and certification standards for mental health services in an outpatient facility.

Provides counseling, reviews, and assessments for individuals served. This position must have a positive and supportive attitude toward the agency and its overall success. Must have the ability to think globally, solve problems and have good decision-making skills, including critical thinking skills.

MBI provides professional mental health services to over 5,000 consumers in its mental health programs. It is our goal to embrace, advocate, and empower the minds and lives of men, women, and children. Our highly experienced healthcare professionals provide premium services throughout the DC Metropolitan Area.

Provides outpatient therapy for children (ages 5-17) and families both in individual and group settings. Conducts mental health intakes and assessments and develops treatment plans. Conducts diagnostic assessments, including in the community.

Participates in treatment team meetings and link families to appropriate services and agencies to assist in the overall health and wellbeing of the individuals served. Engages new intakes by meeting weekly until assignments can be made.

Collects, enters and assigns therapy clients, including providing referrals to medical records. Provides therapy; maintains assigned caseload. Works with Clinical Managers and other multi-disciplinary team members to develop and implement treatment plans/assessments for clients.

Creates appropriate case management notes and input into systems as needed. Maintains clinical supervision for the clinical and diagnostic team to ensure consistency with DBH/MHRS regulations; policies and procedures. Conducts diagnostic assessments, including in the community.

Follows up with contractor's assessments in crisis. Works with Clinical Managers to assign new intakes to teams, including follow through to ensure CSW assignments. May provide clinical supervision to the diagnostic and clinician team (if fully licensed). Reviews and approves clinical documentation of identified staff.

Completes client and other records in CREDIBLE regarding the participation in mental health treatment. Develops and updates policies, procedures, and directives in accordance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements and ensures staff training and implementation of such. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field Must be licensed in Washington DC as LGPC, LGSW, LPC, LICSW or LMFT Preferably 1-3 years of supervisory experience (not required) Excellent oral and written communication skill Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent time management organizational skills