Job Description

Summary

Trauma Focused Outpatient Clinician will provide clinical services in home and office settings.

Trauma Focused Therapist

• Perform assessments of clients, including diagnosis utilizing the most current DSM, develop treatment plans based on assessment, and submit service authorization documentation.
• Provide individual/family/group counseling sessions and document same.
• Develop treatment plans and report on progress to guardians, and other involved parties (Probation Officers, Guardian Ad Litums, etc.)
• Collaboration between school staffs and other treatment providers on client needs.
• Exercise sound judgment in proposing changes to client treatment plans.
• Take part in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Treatment Plan review of clients at each Team meeting.
• Coordinate closely with other staff to ensure the appropriateness of treatment modalities.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Serve as clinical liaison to referral sources and guardians regarding client progress and needs; to include attendance of
• Develop and implement plans for individual client discharges.
• Maintain record of all services provided.
• Maintain high quality documentation of all case work, completed in a timely manner and consistent with outlined program policies and licensure requirements.
• Lead/participate in staff training and/or seminar presentations as requested.
• Notify Supervisor of any significant client medical complaint(s), unusual events, accidents, medical problems, property damage or maintenance concern, etc.
• Provide individual counseling, family/group counseling, substance abuse, psychological services and psychiatric services as needed to address mental illness or emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment, grief, and abandonment/rejection.
• Use alternative interventions as appropriate such as art or play therapy.

Qualifications

Education:

• A master's degree in psychology, counseling or social work. Must be a Board Certified.
• Required- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor; Counselor with one year experience working with clients in a clinical role. Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Experience:

• Counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Additional Information

Job Type: Contract (1099)

Pay: $45.00 per hour

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends required
• Day shift

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible