This position is located in OKC metro
$82K+ annual salary for licensed Therapists/Counselors with $8K first year bonus!
Therapists/Counselors under supervision start at $72K+/year with an $5K first year bonus!
- Premium medical, dental & vision benefits
- 75% employer-covered medical premiums
- Retirement Savings 403(b) plan with up to 6% employer match
- Life Insurance, short- & long-term disability benefits
- Employee assistance, discount & wellness programs
- Student Loan repayment programs
- 34 Paid days off first year
- Professional Development, trainings and CEUs
- Clinical Supervision for licensure provided
- Career advancement opportunities
JOB SUMMARY:
Under clinical supervision and within agency policy and clinical standards, therapists will engage with their multidisciplinary team to provide group and individual counseling and therapy services in a culturally sensitive way producing optimal outcome to a designated population, with a multiplicity of problems. Services include but are not limited to: assessment & diagnosis, treatment planning, individual, couple, child, family therapy, group therapy and, crisis intervention. Services are predominantly delivered to an adult population who carry a serious mental illness, substance abuse, co-occurring and/or medically co-morbid diagnosis.
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct initial and/or ongoing clinical assessments utilizing established evidence-based assessment tools and instruments and effectively communicate information to the interdisciplinary team.
- Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients.
- Provide individual and/or group-based therapy to deliver therapeutic interventions that are consistent and congruent with the chosen model of treatment and sensitive to individual client's needs.
- Continually assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing treatments working collaboratively with client, other treatment providers, and family members or natural supports to develop a clear plan for treatment.
- Educate and involve family members or other loved ones in the treatment process when necessary.
- Record and maintain adequate notes about client visits and submit completed documentation within established agency timeline.
- When required, refer clients to outside sources or agencies that can better address their specific needs.
- Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each and every client situation.
- Provide Crisis intervention as needed.
- May require to meet clients at offsite location including but not limited to homeless shelters, private residences, or outdoors while maintaining confidentiality.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
- Master's Degree in related field is required
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or working in a community based setting preferred.
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Engagement
- Initiative and Accountability
- Interpersonal
- Learning
- Organizational Alignment
- Quality of Work
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Knowledge and experience in individual, group and family therapy.
- Knowledge and experience in conducting mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Must demonstrate a clinical family systems orientation and ability to work with diverse populations with multiplicity of problems.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
- Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office. Proof of automobile insurance required. Mileage reimbursement provided
- Must be licensed as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC or other mental health professional or under supervision for licensure.
CCBHC Model of Care
Family & Children's Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.
Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to:
- Increased access to care and crisis services
- Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.
- Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients
- Greater access to Social Services for clients' economic and social needs
- Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.
SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB CLASSIFICATION:
This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the "safety-sensitive" classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.