Mental Health Therapist - Outpatient Clinic

Job Title

Mental Health Therapist Or Clinical Trainee

The expected salary range for this position is based on several factors including market, funding, candidates experience level, skills, training, and related knowledge. Our ranges are developed and published as good faith estimates for the position.

Starting Salary Range: full-time/licensed - $70,000 - $75,000 salary, Clinical Trainee - $65,000 - 69,500 + Office Benefit Package (On-call expenses): $130/Month subject to change

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4 pm or 9 am - 5 pm, 32-40 hours per week

The Mental Health Therapist or Clinical Trainee will provide professional, quality program services to the clients served by the Outpatient Clinic (OPC) and DBT Clinic. The candidate will conduct individual therapy in the OPC, and provide individual DBT therapy, co-lead DBT Skills Group and offer phone coaching [flexible on a rotation].

A typical caseload consists of OPC clients (about 70%) and DBT Clients (about 30%). Demonstrate clinical competence to treat adolescents, families and adults using evidence-based practices in compliance with federal, state and professional codes. Work is performed with latitude for independent judgment.

• Provide individual, group and family therapy.
• Perform Diagnostic Assessments according to state and federal criteria.
• Treat individuals diagnosed with dual disorders of mental illness and substance abuse.
• Perform appropriate functional assessments.
• Perform appropriate risk assessments for suicide, sexual assault and violence.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Develop appropriate therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Demonstrate competency with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques.
• Demonstrate competency with Motivational Therapy techniques.
• Charts appropriately and timely in the agency's electronic health record.
• Achieve positive results in client satisfaction surveys
• Participate in peer review consultations
• Ensure appropriate reports are filed to Vulnerable Adult, Child Protection, the Ombudsman's Office and other agencies/entities as needed
• Attend relevant meetings, conferences and training sessions outside of the agency
• Attend and participate in all scheduled team meetings.
• Complete all paperwork, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner.
• Participate actively in on-going professional growth and development, maintain appropriate professional behavior, and participate in appropriate supervision.
• Maintain a pattern of regular work hours to meet program needs as determined by the Program Director.
• Other duties as assigned.