Position Description for “Pre-Licensed Therapist”
Approved Date:
Revised Date:
4/9/2007
FLSA Status:
Salary Grade:
Non-Exempt
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1/13/2021
Program
Clinical Supervisor /
Program Director
Location:
Typically Reports to:
Summary
Ensure mental health treatment services are provided in a way that maximizes client independence and family
empowerment. Provideindividual and group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective
personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
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Provides crisis intervention consultation and other activities directly related to the interventions process
Provides individual (adult and children), group and family therapy
Provides occupational, education, and other information to enable individual to formulate realistic educational and
vocational plans
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Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning
Participates in program development and staff in-services
Participates in staff meetings as required
Performs administrative functions consistent with the needs of the program
Conducts counseling or therapeutic interviews to assist individual to gain insight into personal problems, define
goals, and plan action reflecting interest, abilities, and needs
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Documents in medical record according to requirements of company and regulatory agencies
Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling or may
refer to other specialist or institutions
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Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients
Follows up results of counseling to determine reliability and validity of treatment used
May be required to provide a minimum number of hours weekly, as specified by supervisor or director
May provide consultation/education to community service clubs, organizations, school districts, human service
agencies, hospitals, and various county departments
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May provide linkages to intensive interventions to develop skills aimed at mediating the effects of mental crisis,
trauma, or depression
May teach various educational classes (parenting, domestic violence, anger management, etc.) and provide on-
site therapy in schools
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Monthly Productivity Requirement is 100 hours or as determined by supervisor/program
May be required to spend up to 80% of time counseling individual (adult and children), group and family therapy;
students or working with parents/caretakers on and/or off-site
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Transport clients to accommodate community relationships. Use of personal car or vehicle is required
May handle as assigned of On-Call Phone / After Hours duties
Other duties as assigned ornecessary to support the client, program and the company
Recovery Requirements
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Provide the best customer care possible
Identify and build upon the strenghts of consumers, coworkers, and the communities we serve
Support consumers’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness
Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our consumers
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