What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist- Children's Clinical Service position at Family & Children's Services Career Center?
This position is located in OKC/ Norman area.
$82K annually for Licensed Therapists, plus an $8K first year bonus!
$72K annually for Therapists under supervision, a $5K first year bonus!
- Premium Medical, dental & vision benefits with the ZeroCard
- Retirement Savings 403(b) plan with up to 6% employer match
- Life Insurance, short- & long-term disability benefits
- Employee assistance, discount and wellness programs
- Student loan repayment programs
- Up to 34 Paid days Off 1st year!
- Agency provided professional development and CEUs
- Clinical Supervision for licensure provided
Family & Children’s Services Therapists work to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction.
Counseling for Children and Adults will work with children between ages 2-17 years old on site and via telehealth. Therapist will be providing services, evidence-based treatment, to children and their families who may be experiencing behavioral and emotional issues; may be living in high stress environments. Therapist will collaborate with their team, conduct intakes, develop treatment plans and plan updates, individual, family and group therapy.
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conduct initial and/or ongoing clinical assessments utilizing established evidence-based assessment tools and instruments and effectively communicate information to the interdisciplinary team.
• Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients.
• Provide individual and/or group-based therapy to deliver therapeutic interventions that are consistent and congruent with the chosen model of treatment and sensitive to individual client's needs.
• Continually assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing treatments working collaboratively with client, other treatment providers, and family members or natural supports to develop a clear plan for treatment.
• Educate and involve family members or other loved ones in the treatment process when necessary.
• Record and maintain adequate notes about client visits and submit completed documentation within established agency timeline.
• When required, refer clients to outside sources or agencies that can better address their specific needs.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each and every client situation.
• Provide Crisis intervention as needed.
• May require to meet clients at offsite location including but not limited to homeless shelters, private residences, or outdoors while maintaining confidentiality.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
• Master's Degree in related field is required
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or working in a community based setting preferred.
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Engagement
• Initiative and Accountability
• Interpersonal
• Learning
• Organizational Alignment
• Quality of Work
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Knowledge and experience in individual, group and family therapy.
• Knowledge and experience in conducting mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Must demonstrate a clinical family systems orientation and ability to work with diverse populations with multiplicity of problems.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
• Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office. Proof of automobile insurance required.
• Must be licensed as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC or other mental health professional
OTHER INFORMATION
SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB CLASSIFICATION:
This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Therapist I- Not licensed and under supervision
• Therapist II- Fully licensed
• May be required to work evening hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
Salary : $5 - $82