Therapist Job Description
Position Title:
Therapist
Reports To:
Clinical Director
Purpose:
To coordinate and provide treatment support necessary to aid children/adolescent groups and their support structure. The Therapist will participate in activities of the organization such as individual and family evaluations, individual and family assessments, crisis intervention, and provide 24 hours a day, 7 days per week support to the consumer base.
POSITION RESPONSIBLITIES:
Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
Provide therapeutic, rehabilitative and group therapy services to children/adolescents and or adults
Sign orders for service for appropriate Mental Health Services as in scope of the practice
Document consumer progress via progress notes
Document (prepare service notes) for all billable time
Must be able to carry a minimum caseload of 10 consumers
Complete documentation that meets elements of complete psychological assessments or diagnostic assessments for enhanced services
Conduct, at a minimum, one face-to-face interview with the recipient and their family/significant others during an initial assessment and reassessments. Provide DSM-V (or its successor) diagnoses, Axes I-V
Develop, sign and date the initial assessment and reassessment
Able to demonstrate skills in mediation, facilitation, advocacy and resolving systemic concerns and sometimes under stressful conditions
Notify the staff psychiatrist of any significant change in a recipient’s physical or mental status
Conducts family, individual therapy and treatment plans as appropriate
Complete trainings as required
Participate, when assigned, in “first responder” crisis response on a 24/7/365 basis to consumers experiencing a crisis
Assist in defining program goals and objectives; assist in establishing methods and strategies of accomplishing program goals
Maintain a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, and teamwork
Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other clinical based discipline
Minimum of one-year post-graduate experience is required
Must be able to pass a satisfactory background check, drug test, and child abuse registry
Ability to successfully complete service-specific training courses
Proficient in clinical theories and their practical application
Computer literate; experience with MS Word and Excel
PREFERRED QUALITIES:
Licensed (or licensed eligible) LCSW or LPC
Bilingual
Successful applicant will be well organized, have excellent time management skills and be able to work well both independently and with a team
Have a valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation, and insurance
This staff member is expected to demonstrate commitment, competence, people skills and adaptability. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level, or work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of all personnel so assigned. Bridges Core Service Agency of Texas Inc reserves the right to amend and/or make changes to this job description as needed.