Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

SALARY: $93,600 - $124,800BENEFITS: Competitive Health benefits/4 wks PTO/18 Paid Holidays JOB SUMMARY:We are currently looking for a fully LADC licensed therapist, or any other license with verifiable substance abuse experience. The therapist shall perform diagnostic evaluation, clinical and treatment planning, and therapy, including individual Therapy, family therapy and crisis intervention for youth, adults, and families in their homes, in the community, and in the office. The Therapist performs oversight and direction for clinical case and participates in all treatment team activities. A therapist must be board licensed and approved, or under supervision for licensure, master’s level clinician, trained to counsels, children, adolescents, adults, families, individuals, groups and couples, to promote optimal Mental Health and well-being. The therapist addresses root casual issues and resulting behavioral and emotional maladaptation related to issues such as abuse trauma, neglect, mood disorders, anger, opposition family problems, personality disorders and addiction issues. A therapist gets information through observations, interviews, and assessments to decide the best course of action to help their client. Therapists will assist their clients by using best practice therapeutic intervention methods to help them achieve stated goals and objectives for success. These best practice models for treatment may include:•Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy•Family Systems Theory•Social Systems Theory•Narrative Therapy•Solution-Focused Therapy•Motivational Interviewing•Cognitive Behavioral Therapy•Stages of Change Treatment•Strengths-Based RecoveryClinical Job Duties: •Assessing patients through detailed conversation, motivational interviewing, evaluation, and observation to determine the appropriate plan of care. •Developing individualized comprehensive treatment plans that include counseling, medication, case management, etc. to meet patient’s specific goals and objectives.•Administer screening and assessment questionnaires.•Monitor and document client progress as needed. •Conducting individual, family, marriage, and group counseling sessions for individuals and families.•Attends all assigned individual and group supervision meetings.•Participates in regular professional development training in accordance with discipline and level of skill.•Assist patients to build strong coping strategies, then formulate and coordinate discharge and aftercare planning.•Refer patients to any additional services needed.Administrative Job Duties:•Keep detailed psychotherapy and progress notes.•Complete all paperwork for each patient within company time standards and have it ready for the billing department by the end of the week.•Attends departmental meetings as scheduled and directed.•Represents the Echota Behavioral Health in the fostering of referral development.•Participates on community boards, committees, or advocacy groups when required or appropriate.•Follow all policies and procedures set forth in Echota policy and procedures.•Attends administrative and clinical staffing when scheduled.Other Requirements:•Human Rights Knowledge: o Demonstrates knowledge of the client Bill of Rights and obligation to safeguard these rights. o Demonstrates knowledge of professional Ethics Policies. •Clinical Knowledge: oKnowledge of difficult and complex human growth and development problems oKnowledge of psychological theory and principle with respect to clinical psychopathology affecting youth and the effects within a family system and community at large. oKnowledge of social work and systems, theories, and principles. oKnowledge of community systems, agencies and resources involved in the service provision for at risk youth and families. oKnowledge of social history assessment and reporting. oKnowledge of crisis intervention techniques. oKnowledge of best practice individual treatment approaches. oKnowledge of best practice family treatment approaches oKnowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning, clinical intervention, clinical case management and case supervision principles. oKnowledge of Child Abuse Reporting Laws.Clinical Case Oversight: •Completes weekly clinical charting in accordance with Echota Behavioral Health charting methods and policies. •Completes clinical treatment plan updates and court reports as indicated, in accordance with Echota Behavioral Health methods and policies. •Completes other required clinical reports and documentation as needed. •Maintains and turns in all required client chart forms and personnel chart forms in a timely manner. •Maintains regular contact and consultation with referring agencies and community partners. •Maintains regular contact, consultation, and direction to BHRS and CM staff coordinating on individual cases. •Actively coordinates and plans discharge and aftercare plans with referring agency. •Attends juvenile and DHS court hearings and other significant agency meetings as required. •Maintains communication with Clinical Supervisor and other Echota Behavioral Health Administration regarding case updates, significant issues, and general executive operations and administrative functioning.MINIMUAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:•Master’s degree in a Human Services field is required.•A license in a Mental Health discipline (LADC, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW) Current licensure in the state of Oklahoma is required or be under supervision for licensure.•Minimum of two years’ experience with a behavioral health clinic preferred.•The ability to maintain patient confidentiality is a must.•Have knowledge of human growth and development. •Have knowledge of individual and family treatment approaches.•Have knowledge of assessment and treatment planning, and de-escalation techniques.•Therapist will be able to provide direct services to individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, receiving gerontology, or special education services. •The Therapist will be familiar with community-based resources in the local community.•Knowledge of technology and systems preferred.•Follow all guidelines, regulations, standards, and Federal state and tribal policies.•Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s license and a clear background check.UKB & Tribal Preference appliesJob description is subject to change.