What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist Intern position at FAMILY & CHILDRENS CENTER?
BASIC PURPOSE: Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Therapist provides mental health assessments and other direct care psychotherapy services to help clients overcome social, emotional, and mental health challenges to enjoy a greater sense of well-being.
This position typically starts at the mid wage range which can vary based on education and experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Care Services: Provide psychotherapy services within scope of expertise to individuals, couples, family and/or groups. Services include but are not limited to: individual therapy; group therapy; family therapy; in-home therapy; diagnostic assessments, other assessments or direct care services as trained or qualified. Maintain full caseload, equal to no less than 70% of time, allocated for psychotherapy and or other billable direct services.
Documentation: Maintain client files, ensuring completed and timely documentation of provided services in accordance with agency policies and governing standards. Complete all required forms and process in the electronic health records (EHR) system in a timeframe consistent with service and billing requirements.
Training & Consultation: Complete or maintain training on best practice and evidence based models with successful outcomes. Stay abreast of new developments in clinical area of expertise. Communicate and share new knowledge with other clinical staff during clinical consultation. Seek out appropriate consultation with supervisor or other clinicians as needed when encountering challenging cases. Maintain certification/licensure in good standing and remain current in required hours of annual staff development.
Agency Participation: Participate in scheduled individual and/or group supervision, staff meetings and other agency meetings, committees or groups as requested. Perform community presentations or other outreach services as required.
Qualifications:ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ENVIRONMENT:
Education, Training & Work Experience: WI: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Social work or related field. MN: Master’s or Doctorate degree in one of the following areas: LPCC, MFT, LICSW, LPP, PNP or Psychiatrist. Licensed and third-party billable as a mental health professional.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be able to market services and be able to demonstrate the agency’s mission, vision and values.
Equipment & Applications: Independently execute desktop PC application including Google Mail, Microsoft products and agency Electronic Health Records system (currently Insync).
Work Environment & Physical Demands: Normal office environment and related indoor conditions with minimal, infrequent lifting, bending and standing. In Minnesota, some home-based services provided in community settings and/or client homes. Some travel may be required.
Benefits at FCC:
- Paid time off through accrued vacation and sick time & 9 recognized holidays – plus an additional floating holiday!
- Customize your insurance needs - medical, vision, and dental options to fit your family.
- Health Savings Account - FCC makes monthly contributions!
- Life insurance covered 100% by FCC.
- Short term & long-term disability, voluntary life, accident, cancer and critical illness insurance available.
- 401(k) Savings Plan - FCC will match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution (a 50% match on the first 6%).
- Business Casual dress code policy – dress appropriately per your schedule.
- Our Clients – the biggest benefit of all is that you are making a difference by supporting members in your local community!