Non Licensed Therapist

Job Description: A Therapist in Adult Outpatient provides counseling and mental health support that focuses on supportive counseling, psychoeducation, and resource referrals while also assisting with client assessments and treatment planning while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with peers.

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct comprehensive individual assessments on new or returning clients.
• Conduct individual, family and group therapy sessions.
• Assess client's risk of suicidal/homicidal ideations.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information, treatment and records.
• Perform timely documentation of the assessment in EMR.
• Develop a treatment plan based on clinical experience and knowledge in partnership with the client.
• Present cases to psychiatrists regarding client's medication and/or need.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and/or required.
• Collaborate with internal staff regarding client's progress such as Case Managers, Medical Staff, etc.
• Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• When necessary, referral to internal or external specialists or community resources to assist the client in treatment options.
• When applicable, assist family members in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients.
• Participate in various meetings to include departmental, divisional or other meetings as required.
• Maintain current on new developments in counseling.
• Complete billing documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct follow up with clients, internal and/or external individuals.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What we're looking for:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology or related field
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient organization & documentation skills
• DSM knowledge
• Proficient experience with computers
• Knowledge of local community agencies

Benefits

What we offer:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.