Therapist- Children Inpatient

Annual salary $82K for licensed therapists

$72K annual salary for therapists under supervision

• Premium Medical, dental & vision benefits


• Retirement Savings 403(b) plan with up to 6% employer match


• Life Insurance, short & long-term disability benefits


• Employee assistance, discount and wellness programs


• Student loan repayment program options


• Up to 34 Paid days off first year


• Agency provided professional development and CEUs


• Clinical Supervision for licensure provided

This therapist position is located in the OKC/ Norman Area in the Urgent Recovery Center. The URC provides 24/7 crisis assessment, stabilization, and short-term support for  individuals 12-17 years of age, experiencing mental health or substance use crises.

Under clinical supervision and within agency policy and clinical standards, therapist will engage with their multidisciplinary team to provide group and individual counseling and therapy services in a culturally sensitive way producing optimal outcome to a designated population, with a multiplicity of problems.  Services include but are not limited to: assessment & diagnosis, treatment planning, individual, couple, child, family therapy, group therapy and, crisis intervention. Services are predominantly provided to children and adolescents receiving care in an Urgent Recovery Center.  

Therapist DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:    

• Conduct initial and/or ongoing clinical assessments utilizing established evidence-based assessment tools and instruments and effectively communicate information to the interdisciplinary team.


• Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients.


• Provide individual and/or group-based therapy to deliver therapeutic interventions that are consistent and congruent with the chosen model of treatment and sensitive to individual client's needs.


• Continually assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing treatments working collaboratively with client, other treatment providers, and family members or natural supports to develop a clear plan for treatment.


• Educate and involve family members or other loved ones in the treatment process when necessary.


• Record and maintain adequate notes about client visits and submit completed documentation within established agency timeline.


• When required, refer clients to outside sources or agencies that can better address their specific needs.


• Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each and every client situation.


• Provide Crisis intervention as needed.


• May require to meet clients at offsite location including but not limited to homeless shelters, private residences, or outdoors while maintaining confidentiality.

Therapist QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have Master degree in counseling or related field


• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or working in a community based setting preferred.

Therapist PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES: 

• Communication


• Decision Making


• Engagement


• Initiative and Accountability


• Interpersonal


• Learning


• Organizational Alignment


• Quality of Work

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and experience in individual, group and family therapy.


• Knowledge and experience in conducting mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.


• Must demonstrate a clinical family systems orientation and ability to work with diverse populations with multiplicity of problems.  

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office. Proof of automobile insurance required. Mileage reimbursement provided*


• Must be licensed or under supervision for licensure as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC or other mental health professional

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.