Mental Health Therapist; LG​/LM) Hybrid in AA

Mental Health Therapist (LG/LM) Hybrid in AA County! (25541)

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Full Time

Graduate Degree

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Health Care

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on psychotherapeutic and human development principles, scope of practice and regulatory standards.
• Treatment knowledge:
  Provides therapeutic treatment to assigned caseload consistent with treatment plans and conducts effective therapy sessions on a regular basis using appropriate modalities.
• Able to work effectively with the client to implement solutions and model appropriate behaviors.
• Professional readiness:
  Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics and continuing education.
• Knowledge of PC software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred.
• Understanding: code of ethics for respective profession and seeks consultation with supervisor when necessary.
• Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic.
• Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands.
• Reading and writing level that can clearly express or understand complex concepts, assessments, directions and processes or sequences of events-level equivalent to at least four years of college.
• Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility

11. Working knowledge of DSM 5 diagnoses & has the ability to asses and diagnose according to DSM 5 diagnostic criteria.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (CHILDREN, 3-18 YEARS, & ADULT 19 years old and up)

• Demonstrates the ability to systemically collect, record and analyze data and other relevant interactive social systems, including mental status, special precautions (suicidality, homicidality, elopement); physical problems/medical acuity (withdraw and nutritional needs); and ethical concerns (social, religious, or cultural needs).
• Initiates/develops a treatment plan with specific goals and interventions unique to the needs of the patient.
• As guided by the treatment plans, implements appropriate interventions that promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health and restores developmental progression in childhood & adulthood.
• Recommends special precautions (such as safety planning or crisis intervention) for children & adults, as needed.
• Evaluates the response of the child/adult/family to interventions in order to revise the plan, including discharge criteria.
• Knowledgeable of normative developmental milestones in accordance with chronological age.

Education, Training, and Experience

Required:

1. Active, unrestricted and independent to practice in Maryland as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), or Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT).

2. Prefer CPR/FFA Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The essential functions of this job include the following physical and intellectual demands:
  • Frequently sit, stand, and or walk
  • Regularly driving a motor vehicle
  • Frequently hearing, seeing and speaking
  • Regularly typing
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • The ability to work in a fast pace environment with potential for stressful situations
  • Comprehends and performs job duties at a reasonable pace while using attention to detail
  • Concentrates, formulates plans, and makes decisions
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The organization cannot control all environments in which a therapist may encounter outside of the Thrive office space, however, staff are encouraged to notify management to determine if there are reasonable options available. Examples to consider include but are not limited to, temperature/humidity of the site, places to sit while providing therapy, smoking and/or pets in the home, and a private environment to provide therapy.
  
  You may be exposed to other allergens.
• Due to the nature of the industry, working in the evenings, approximately 7:30-8:00 pm, may be expected

EEOC STATEMENT:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60_1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5 (a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their…