What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home and Community Licensed Therapist position at Fernbrook Family Center?
Brief Description
Job Summary
Qualified Mental Health Professionals working in the home and office are responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to children, adults, and families.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Qualified Mental Health Professionals are not responsible for the supervision of other employees. They are expected to collaborate and coordinate with Fernbrook team members who share clients or caseload responsibilities
Reasonable Accommodations
Fernbrook Family Center is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive work environment. We value employees with lived experience relevant to the populations we serve. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Duties And Responsibilities
Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, age, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.
Other Duties
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. At the request or discretion of the agency or the employee, these duties, responsibilities and activities may change, with notice as allowable depending on the request.
Job Summary
Qualified Mental Health Professionals working in the home and office are responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to children, adults, and families.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Qualified Mental Health Professionals are not responsible for the supervision of other employees. They are expected to collaborate and coordinate with Fernbrook team members who share clients or caseload responsibilities
Reasonable Accommodations
Fernbrook Family Center is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive work environment. We value employees with lived experience relevant to the populations we serve. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide psychotherapy and/or skills services to children, adults, families, and group modalities
- Conduct diagnostic assessments to determine eligibility for services
- Meet required productivity benchmarks for client services and weekly billable expectations.
- Complete documentation in alignment with established content, quality, and timeliness standards.
- Coordinate and collaborate with Fernbrook staff and external service providers.
- Seek supervisory guidance and consultation as needed.
- Complete mandatory trainings for skill maintenance or enhancement
- Attend and engage in staff meetings in ways that support your professional needs.
- Complete 30 hours of continuing education related to mental health every two years and any additional hours required by licensing board
- Uphold and communicate Fernbrook Family Center’s mission internally and externally.
- Follow all agency policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strong ethical decision-making abilities.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
- Willingness to ask for support when needed.
- Ability to independently manage time, schedules, and deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external partners.
- Ability to work independently across diverse settings, as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Willingness to learn and expand clinical knowledge.
- Openness to receiving feedback and direction.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and clinical growth.
- Extended periods of sitting, listening, observing, or using a computer.
- Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.
- Work hours are flexible, generally between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Regular travel to client homes, community settings, Fernbrook offices, and off-site locations where clients may be placed is required.
- Salaried employees work 40–43 hours per week; additional hours may be required to meet client and program needs.
- Hourly employees may work up to 40 hours per week; overtime must be pre-approved by a supervisor.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required for positions involving community-based client contact.
- Must pass a criminal background check in accordance with agency and Department of Human Services requirements.
- Licensure in one of the following license types: LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP.
- Experience working with children, adults, and families
- Bilingual
Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, age, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.
Other Duties
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. At the request or discretion of the agency or the employee, these duties, responsibilities and activities may change, with notice as allowable depending on the request.