About this role
Mental Health Therapist
Position Summary
The Mental Health Therapist works in the community as well as office. The MH Therapist is responsible for providing the following core services: mental health assessment, treatment planning, and individual psychotherapy. Candidates must have current licensure in the District of Columbia at the LGSW/ LGPC, LICSW or LPC level.
Reportability
Therapist will report directly to the Clinical Manager a LICSW/LPC
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Explain therapist’s role and client rights and responsibilities, including confidentiality and mandated reporting;
• Complete a diagnostic assessment on all clients referred, gathering information from a referral source, client chart and other pertinent sources, including family members and past providers of care; Assessment will be done as needed; however, therapist is required to complete updated assessment on clients who are on current caseload;
• Determine DSM-5 diagnosis;
• Complete treatment plan which is done every six months or as needed;
• Provide individual and family therapy;
• Document all contacts, referrals, and other necessary information;
• Maintain a caseload of 25 clients a week
• Apply crisis management skills when necessary to stabilize clients;
• Participate in monthly case reviews of clients in peer-group supervision;
• Identify and participate in other training or committees that can further enhance professional growth;
Qualifications - Qualified applicants meeting the criteria outlines above will be contacted for to schedule a follow-up interview.
Education and/or Experience – This position requires a master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling,
Work Environment – Mostly in a typical office and/or home setting with quiet to moderate noise level.
Job Type: Contract
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
Work Location:
• One location
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture