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Therapist
Job Description
SUPERVISED BY: Director of Clinical Services
SUPERVISES: N/A
SUMMARY: Provides individual counseling, group counseling, case management and crisis intervention to the clients at First Step Home.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Works with the client to develop an Individual Treatment Plan according to OMHAS and CARF person/family-centered standards.
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Reviews and monitors services and activities, documenting progress according to OMHAS standards.
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Attend individual supervision session with the Director of Clinical Services.
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Facilitate didactic and therapeutic groups according to agency model.
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Conduct individual counseling with assigned clients, according to agency model, identifying her progress and continuing to develop with the client further treatment plans.
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Identify and evaluate crisis situations and take appropriate action.
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Participate in the recommendations of clients for phase determination, continued stay, termination or successful discharge.
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Accurately communicate relevant information to collaborating agencies in a timely manner.
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Refer clients for psychiatric evaluation and mental health counseling.
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Through Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Case Management, Crisis Intervention and other billable services generate direct billable service hours according to OMHAS/First Step Home productivity standards.
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Responsible for submitting all documents relevant to services rendered according to First Step Home, Inc. standards.
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Works to attain the goals as written in job performance evaluations.
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Abide by the standards as set forth in First Step Home’s Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct.
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Responsible for following all safety rules and safe health practices at First Step Home, Inc.
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Pursue training necessary for enhancing clinical skills and acquiring and maintaining appropriate credentials and licenses.
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Comply with all agency policies, procedures, and directives of immediate supervisor, the President/CEO and the Board of Trustees of First Step Home, Inc.
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Responsible for following the Core Values of First Step Home, Inc.
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Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling or related field required
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Licensure Required: LSW, LPC or LCDC III or eligible required LISW, LPCC or LICDC preferred
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One year experience working in the field of chemical dependency