Outpatient Therapist

REPORTS TO:  CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

STATUS:  EXEMPT

MAIN FUNCTION:  The Outpatient Therapist provides mental health and/or substance use services to clients of the mental health center, including emergency services.  Also, this person provides consultation, education and prevention services to other agencies and individuals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides individual, family and group counseling therapy sessions as assigned.


• Meets expectations for monthly productivity.


• Provides crisis intervention and assessment/evaluation, including after hours and on weekends.


• Provides services at other HCS locations as assigned, which may include travel.


• Communicates with clients and their support systems to determine the family and

               community resources available and makes appropriate referrals.

• Provides community education services as assigned.


• Demonstrates willingness to maintain flexibility and openness to new information.


• Provides case consultation as needed.


• Maintains up to date client charts to include assessment, social history, psychotherapy notes,

               treatment plans and discharge plans.

• Attends continuing education classes annually to maintain theory and practice.


• Attends scheduled supervisory and clinical staff meetings.


• Attends scheduled session observations with supervisor.


• Completes all paperwork in accordance with agency policies and procedures.


• Implements new assessments, paperwork and screenings tools as directed.


• Communicates and collaborates effectively with necessary outside individuals and agencies.


• Provides after hours coverage as needed for other programs/therapists within scope of practice.


• Participates in community events as assigned.


• Participates in a planning committee as assigned.


• Communicates and collaborates effectively within the agency.


• Always follows professional ethics.


• Adheres to all agency policy and procedures


• Adheres to agency policy on confidentiality


• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintains ethics as dictated by profession.


• Maintain State licensure without disciplinary action.


• Knowledge of counseling theory and practice.


• Ability to form therapeutic relationships with clients.


• Skill in oral and written communication.


• Ability to form cooperative supportive relationships with staff/agency. 

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.  Must possess or be eligible to obtain a license as a mental health therapist from the Nebraska Department of Health.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Aflac Supplemental Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• $25,000 Basic Life Insurance Policy

• 401(k) Plan with Employer match of up to 3%

• Generous paid time off package