Job Description
Outpatient Therapist
When our neighbors are hurting, we want to help in the healing. Come join us at ELEVATE CCBHC, where our goal is to set the bar higher. We are a group of deeply committed people working together to provide each member-client with the services and assistance they need for meaningful progress in leading their best life. Our mission is to elevate care by serving our members when, where, and how they want.
Position Description: In your role as the Outpatient Therapist, you will provide direct therapeutic services and psychiatric evaluations to those with co-occurring disorders. Many individuals that we see have some substance use disorders along with mental health. In addition to the assessments, you provide individual therapy, family therapy, group sessions or any combination of them based on the individual’s needs and recovery plan. In addition to direct services, you will be responsible for ensuring high quality patient care along with coordinating patient care within the clinic or with any external providers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with other outpatient team members to help them develop and implement appropriate interventions for individuals living with mental health conditions.
Teaching and modeling clinical interventions, recovery-oriented practices, and culturally competent services for each client served.
Maintaining accountability for professional standards within the outpatient clinic and implementing policies and procedures for these areas.
Provide therapeutic treatment in individual, group, and family sessions.
Through the assessment process, determines the youth/family strengths, need for treatment, need for additional assessment, and makes appropriate referrals for additional services and supports.
Provides crisis intervention to youth and families as needed, including in emergency situations
Develop client treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives based on individual client strengths and needs
Review and modify such treatment plans as needed to correspond with changes in clients' status
Coordinate with other professionals, such as mental health providers, doctors, nurses, social workers, courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies
Complete all required documentation in Elevate electronic health record within time frame standards per company policy and all standards required for CARF.
· Knowledge of the current Iowa DHS and CARF standards
· Must have considerable knowledge in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
· Other duties as assigned by clinical director
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum tLMHC or LMSW seeking licensure in Iowa
LISW, LMHC, LMFT licensed in the State of Iowa -Preferred
Dual license or certification for Addiction treatment (tCADC, CADC preferred)
Skills/Experience Required
Experience treating mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders.
Experience working with those in substance use treatment or trainings in substance use disorder
Desire to work with children/teens in addition to across life span
Must have considerable knowledge in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual and the current American Society of Addiction Medicine patient placement criteria and as it relates to substance-related disorders or the able to acquire the knowledge
Must have knowledge of different approaches to counseling and accepted clinical practices
Must have knowledge of Code of Ethics for counseling
Ability to perform core functions accepted for Behavioral Health Professionals
Ability to work with diverse population
Benefits
· Competitive salary ranging from $60,000-70,000/ year based on experience and licensure
· Medical, Dental and Vision plans
· Paid Time Off
· Paid Holidays
· 401k match
· Flexible schedule
ELEVATE CCBHC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment, free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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