Entry-Level Therapist

Job Description

Salary: 60-70k per year

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The basic functions of the New Living Healthcare Services (NLHCS) Licensed Clinical Therapist are to provide assessments, psychotherapy and referrals to a broad range of consumers.

All services are provided in accordance with professional ethics and boundaries.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess consumers to obtain information concerning social history, treatment, and other pertinent information.

Plan and administer therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and stress management therapy to assistconsumersin developing/displaying appropriate behaviors.

Clinically evaluate consumers to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior.

Review results of psychological evaluations and evaluations from community providers to assess client needs.

Discuss progress toward goals and objectives, such as medication management, family relationships, educational programs, social development, discharge plans or other behavioral problems, with consumers..

Consult external community providers concerning treatment plans and for coordination of care, as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor(LGPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Masters Degree in related field of social work or counseling

SKILL AND ABILITIES

Ability to articulate a coherent philosophy regarding a psychotherapeutic approach or approaches within generally accepted practices of psychotherapy.

Ability to accurately recognize crisis situations, assess potential danger to consumers and/or others, and effectively intervene and assist with hospital transportation, as needed.

Ability to recognize dual diagnosis and substance abuse problems.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

3-5 years experience in counseling and case note documentation

Working knowledge of Core Service Agencies

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

SALARY

$60 - $70k/year, based on experience and performance

Full-time