Therapist

GENERAL FUNCTIONS: 

Therapist is a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing therapy and community support groups (skill building) to persons with severe and persistent mental illness within the Psycho-Social Rehabilitation (PSR) Program.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete intake assessments for potential PSR clients and determine if they are appropriate/meet criteria for PSR program. 
• Complete the following primary responsibilities for caseload of 10 – 20 clients.
• IM+CANS assessment every 180 days
• LOCUS assessment every 180 days
• Monthly Summary
• Annual Consent Forms
• Provide individual therapy services.
• Facilitate PSR groups.
• Facilitate groups in the community at least 2x per week (this includes driving 10 passenger van).
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed, including, but limited to emergency psychiatric hospitalization.
• Completing appropriate clinical documentation.
• Communicating with the client’s treatment team regarding services provided.
• Demonstrate sound clinical and ethical practices.
• Utilize a variety of resources to prepare and submit curriculums for group sessions in accordance with department expectations and timelines.
• Perform duties and functions in accordance with all agency policies.
• Supervision of student interns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation or other differences. 

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Position requires a master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related human services field with at least one year of experience (including internships) working in social services.  

• Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver's license or state ID, be approved to drive agency vehicles through agency insurance, pass a criminal background check.  

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate and develop curriculums and lesson plans for recovery-based groups as well as document client’s progress. 

• Must be able to set and maintain professional boundaries, adapt to changing needs of the program, and provide de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques as needed.