What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intensive Mental Health Outpatient Therapist position at Oaks Integrated Care?
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As a Therapist, you will be providing mental health support and counseling to individuals and families seeking care.
Our IOTSS program provides a more intensive level of care including individual, group and family therapy, case management and medication management.
Schedule: Full-time; Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:30AM to 5:00PM and Tues & Thurs: 11:00AM to 7:30PM
Competencies:
The potential employee will have the ability assess and interpret information related to population; have knowledge of the symptoms of the disability/disorder and ability to recognize exacerbation of symptoms; have an understanding of treatment needs and evidenced-based treatment (EBT) for the SPMI and co-occurring substance use population; Population-specific communication skills
Responsibilities:
- Flexible and hybrid schedule opportunity;
- Internal and external Continuing Education/CEU opportunities;
- Clinical licensure supervision;
- Provides outpatient individual, family and group counseling to clients in an intensive outpatient level of care;
- Conducts thorough and comprehensive program specific assessments that identify the client’s individualized strengths and needs;
- Creates individualized, client-centered treatment plans to guide individual progress;
- Coordinate services with external entities such as physical health providers, probation, family members/support people;
- Provides information about health, illness, coping strategies and community resources;
- Teaches social and communication skills that help clients gain knowledge, develop, competencies and explore feelings
- Create an environment of safety and client’s using the program as a form of promote mutual support and growth;
- Provide linkage to a higher level of care when needed, by working with a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, prescribers and clinical team;
- Documentation is consistent and supports billing activities;
- Records meet all applicable procedures, regulatory and professional standards for timeliness, completeness and qualitative aspects of care;
- All other appropriate duties, as assigned.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary
- Medical and dental insurance
- Vision plan
- Retirement plan
- Flexible spending plans
- EXCELLENT time benefits for qualified positions!
- Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates
- Team-oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Counseling, or Social Work: eligible for professional licenses (LAC/LCSW); Professional License preferred; Bi-lingual is a plus
- Valid Driver's License in good standing.
All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.