Behavioral Health Therapist

Community Clinic, Inc. (CCI) is a nonprofit, community-based health care agency serving residents of Montgomery and Prince George's counties who are uninsured or under-insured and others. CCI welcomes adults and children in need of primary health care and WIC nutrition education and food supplement services, provided in 11 accessible locations. CCI is committed to your good health and has been serving the community since 1972. Our expert, dedicated and certified staff are well-trained and friendly. If you are looking for a patient-centered medical home, we can offer you a full array of primary care and WIC services to get well and stay healthy.

Provide quality therapeutic counseling and testing services to individuals, families and groups within the mental health program and other programs as directed. Provide case management services as appropriate. Assist in on-going development and evaluation of the sexual abuse/assault and domestic violence programs as assigned by supervisor.

• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
• Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
• Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
• Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
• Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
• Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients.
• Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
• Meet with families, probation officers, police, or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
• Monitor clients' use of medications.
• Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
• Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
• Coordinate or direct employee workshops, courses, or training about mental health issues.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C)
• Minimum 3 years providing clinical care and/or care coordination to children and families with mental health needs.
• Ability to communicate on any level required to meet the demands of the position.
• Ability to review and interpret treatment plans.
• Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and process work to completion.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish and English) capabilities in reading, writing and speaking preferred.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from families, members, and providers.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention services to members under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Manager.
• Prior experience collaborating with physicians and other health care providers, social service agencies, and/or education system.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.