Mental Health Therapist

• Job Location: CHS Bridges - Maplewood, MO
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Graduate Degree
• Salary Range: $35.00Hourly
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Health Care

Mental Health Therapist Full-time St Louis, MO St Louis County ABOUT US The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955.

Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities.

As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

POSITION SUMMARY The Full-Time Mental Health Therapist position provides high-quality, person-centered behavioral health services to individuals with mental health diagnoses and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families across the lifespan.

The Mental Health Therapist will work with individuals presenting with a broad range of behavioral health needs and developmental profiles, including individuals with generalized mental health challenges, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, developmental disability, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, behavioral challenges, and co-occurring mental health conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A full-time therapist may work 40 hours per week, with a minimum of 26 hours per week of direct clinical services and additional hours per week of administrative, clinical coordination, documentation, consultation, training, and other organizational responsibilities.

Direct clinical services may include: Individual psychotherapy Family/systems psychotherapy Group psychotherapy Clinical assessments Treatment planning and review Collateral and caregiver interventions Care coordination and consultation Telehealth services Administrative responsibilities may include: Clinical documentation and treatment planning Care coordination Collaboration with families and caregivers Consultation with physicians, psychiatrists, case managers, schools, residential providers, and other professionals Case consultation and clinical supervision Team meetings Required training Community outreach and collaboration Program development Other reasonable clinical and administrative responsibilities SKILLS AND ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Active Listening Clinical Assessment Collaboration and Advocacy Crisis Intervention Critical Thinking Documentation and Case Management Ethical Decision-Making Empathy and Compassion Professional Communication Therapeutic Counseling COMPETENCIES Clinical Assessment & Intervention Collaboration & Advocacy Crisis Management & Problem Solving Ethical Practice & Accountability Therapeutic Communication QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work Licensed in the State of Missouri Experienced in providing therapeutic interventions with individuals (children and adults), couples, families, and groups.

Training in evidence-based behavioral health interventions. Expertise and knowledge of counseling and support with individuals with disabilities.

Strong clinical documentation skills PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to use stairs, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time Ability to administer CPR, First Aid and/or other life-saving techniques wherever/whenever required Ability to bend and reach Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

Benefits

CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details SHIFTS: FT (40 hrs.)

Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm EEO STATEMENT Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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