Therapist

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