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 assist consumers in 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