Clinical Therapist, Office Based

Primary Responsibilities

Provides quality therapeutic interventions in the behavioral health office setting as scheduled.

Conducts a complete biopsychosocial intake assessment to include, at a minimum the individual’s and familial history of disease, mental health or substance use; environmental factors in the home; history of trauma such as childhood abuse, neglect or exposure to domestic violence; parenting abilities if applicable; stability of work or school; formal and informal support systems; household management skills; recent or current stressors like job less or death; and suicide risk.

• Completes clinical documentation within 24 hours of service provided.
• Collaborates with other involved service providers, with client consent to enhance team and program effectiveness.
• Provides individual, family, and group therapy to youth and families receiving services from the Family Ark.

Maintains required billable hours, with work hours that are maintained in a way that is responsive to client’s needs.

Maintains all client case records by documenting client contacts, as well as contacts with referral sources, schools, parents, and other professionals.

• Develops treatment plans and revises them as necessary, submitting monthly reports to DCS referrals.
• Regularly attends staff meeting and is prepared to discuss issues that affect clients, staff, the agency and the community if needed.
• Prepares case presentations for weekly treatment team and clinical supervision.
• Participates in case conferences and court proceedings as necessary for client care.
• Participates as a positive member of the Behavioral Health Center environment.
• Complies with the agency continuous quality improvement standards.
• Maintains confidentiality for all individuals served by Family Ark and secure client information per HIPAA standards.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics and professional standards relevant to his/her professional discipline.

Attends continuing education classes, seminars, and other professional training courses related to the youth and families receiving services from Family Ark, and in order to obtain and maintain licensure.

Complies with federal, state, and local laws concerning child abuse, domestic violence, duty to warn and other mandated reporting statutes.

Other duties and responsibilities as directed.

Great culture and a lot of internal support! Flexible schedule!

Family Ark provides "free" clinical supervision towards your Independent License as a part of your employment.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.
• 2 years of like social service experience in his/her respective discipline.

Professional clinical licensure (i. e., LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, etc.) preferred. Associate level licensure will be considered.

• Ability to assess and coordinate the treatment needs for complex family systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with providing services in the home or community is preferred.
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse social and economic backgrounds.
• Adheres to the Professional Standards Agreement.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 30 days
• 403B match
• Full-time employees earn 3 weeks vacation and 64 hours of sick time
• Paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Paternal leave
• Flexible work schedule

• The Family Ark Environment is Unlike Any Other
• Beautiful 76-acre campus includes natural wetlands, walking paths and open play spaces. The campus is a unique part of who we are and is utilized for family events, therapeutic activities, supervised family visitations and community events
• Collaborative, flexible and high-energy work environment
• Ongoing, new program development
• Work and training in cutting-edge, clinical best practices