JOB DESCRIPTION

The Center for Specialized Services is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities lead full and productive lives. Founded in 1986, the Center has been providing rehabilitative and support services in our community for over 30 years. The Center offers 17 programs individualized to meet the needs of participants. These programs include medical therapies, counseling, vocational and employment services, two adult day programs, and three social enterprises. The Center has helped thousands of people in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

JOB TITLE: Therapist

JOB CLASSIFICATION: 1099 contractor employee, Variable hours

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

JOB PURPOSE: Provide therapy services for individuals and their families. Provide group therapy services for individuals. Assist in program reports, development, marketing, and expansion of the counseling program. Develop person-centered treatment plans for individuals served and measure goal progression.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide counseling services to clients and their families in both group and individual sessions.
2. Assess, screen, analyze, interpret, and evaluate medical, psychological, social, educational, employment, and any other referral information received.
3. Assist with administrative duties as needed.
4. Develop individualized and person-centered treatment plans, goals, progress notes, and outcome measurements to ensure compliance with funder guidelines.
5. Assist with grant writing and program expansion.
6. Complete necessary documentation and monthly reports in a timely manner.
7. Maintain communications (written and verbal) with clients, referral sources, and other staff/professionals.
8. Complete continuing education credits as required to maintain licensure/certification.
9. Maintain clean and orderly environment.
10. Familiarize self with and follow facility and department policies and procedures.
11. Follow all personnel policies.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an accredited school of counseling, social work, or related field (master's degree). Missouri license for counseling (LPC) required. Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities a plus, proficiency in computer programs required. CPR certification, and first aid training required (these trainings will be provided upon hire along with required agency trainings).

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job classification. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in the job description.