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Form of workPosition Description for “Pre-Licensed Therapist”
Approved Date:
Revised Date:
4/9/2007
FLSA Status:
Salary Grade:
Non-Exempt
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Program
Clinical Supervisor /
Program Director
Location:
Typically Reports to:
Summary
Ensure mental health treatment services are provided in a way that maximizes client independence and family
empowerment. Provide individual and group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective
personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
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Provides crisis intervention consultation and other activities directly related to the interventions process
Provides individual (adult and children), group and family therapy
Provides occupational, education, and other information to enable individual to formulate realistic educational and
vocational plans
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Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning
Participates in program development and staff in-services
Participates in staff meetings as required
Performs administrative functions consistent with the needs of the program
Conducts counseling or therapeutic interviews to assist individual to gain insight into personal problems, define
goals, and plan action reflecting interest, abilities, and needs
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Documents in medical record according to requirements of company and regulatory agencies
Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling or may
refer to other specialist or institutions
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Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients
Follows up results of counseling to determine reliability and validity of treatment used
May be required to provide a minimum number of hours weekly, as specified by supervisor or director
May provide consultation/education to community service clubs, organizations, school districts, human service
agencies, hospitals, and various county departments
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May provide linkages to intensive interventions to develop skills aimed at mediating the effects of mental crisis,
trauma, or depression
May teach various educational classes (parenting, domestic violence, anger management, etc.) and provide on-
site therapy in schools
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Monthly Productivity Requirement is 100 hours or as determined by supervisor/program
May be required to spend up to 80% of time counseling individual (adult and children), group and family therapy;
students or working with parents/caretakers on and/or off-site
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Transport clients to accommodate community relationships. Use of personal car or vehicle is required
May handle as assigned of On-Call Phone / After Hours duties
Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the client, program and the company
Recovery Requirements
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Provide the best customer care possible
Identify and build upon the strenghts of consumers, coworkers, and the communities we serve
Support consumers’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness
Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our consumers
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Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our consumers and establishes our
leadership in the industry
Research and utilize our industry’s best practices and analyze our own servies to ensure the best possible
outcomes
Level of Supervision
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Does not supervise others
Received
Works under direct supervision
Education/Licensing Requirements
Education and/or Experience
Masters degree from accredited school in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must be registered as a MFT Intern or Social Worker Associate
Proof of: valid California driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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Minimum of two years experience with mental health patients (inpatient and outpatient)
Must have direct clinical, case management experience and knowledge regarding rehabilitation philosophy
Strong clinical and interpersonal skills, and excellent written and verbal skills
Intermediate PC skills required
Physical Requirements
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Office Environment (not remote position). Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking;
May be required to lift up to 20 pounds
Requires significant use of computer, tablet, phone and/or general office equipment
Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
Will require off-site travel 20% - local and out of state (meetinng, county and/or client needs)
Will use personal car or vehicle as required for travel and/or transportation.
Not remote position.
Will travel for meetings, training, etc. as needed. However, not remote position.
Decision Making Responsibilities
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Responsible for recommending treatment plans for clients, reacting decisively in emergency situations and crisis
intervention as needed
Position Description for “Pre-Licensed Therapist”
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* I understand that the Company reserves the right to amend, interpret, modify, or change any portion of this job description at any time.
This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties,
responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or
change the duties and responsibilities at any time.
