JOB SUMMARY: Provides individual, family, group psychotherapy/counseling, and assessments for mental health and dual diagnosis clients. Treatment based on wellness and recovery approach.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides individual, group, family therapy, case management services, and assessments.
- Conducts thorough initial and ongoing assessments involving the collection, analysis, and recording of significant bio-psychosocial information.
- Makes diagnoses.
- Maintains regular therapeutic contact with consumers.
- Advocates for consumers and makes indicated referrals.
- Coordinates treatment with relevant staff both inside and outside the agency.
- Utilizes agency/program IT system for communications and clinical purposes.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date case records in accordance with agency standards, accreditation and funding source requirements.
- Participates in QM activities.
- Utilizes supervision and training as opportunities for enhancing professional competence.
- Submits schedule, all statistical reports/logs, and clinical reports within proscribed timelines.
- On-call duties
- Other duties as assigned.
- Performs all duties in a professional and ethical manner consistent with agency, licensing, COA, and profession standards
- Master’s or doctoral level degree in mental health field;
- Licensed or near licensure LAC/LSW (LCSW or LPC preferred)
- Two years treatment experience in mental health and substance fields with adults, children, and families.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish is desirable.
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