Outpatient Therapist Job Description for LCSW or LMSW-Conditional Clinical considered, LCPC
A Life Compass, PLLC outpatient therapist assists children, adolescents and adults in making a mental health diagnosis by collecting life story information through a bio-psychosocial assessment. Developing a treatment plan to work on identifying goals. Weekly therapy session to address identified goals.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Abiding by the policy and procedures of A Life’s Compass, PLLC and the State of Maine specially section 65.
- Providing therapy to clients and their families,
- Prepare and maintain all required treatment records, including progress notes to be kept up to date and organized.
- Act as the client’s advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems from a crisis situation. Evaluate client's safety both physical and mental conditions based on review of client information. Refer client and family to crisis evaluations when needed.
- Collaborate (as needed) with families, physicians, school personnel, probation, attorneys, and other interested parties to collect and exchange information necessary during treatment development.
- Refer clients or family members to community resources or to other specialist for testing or needed services.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of therapy and clients progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined goals.
- Plan, organize and lead structured group of therapy for clients. (If interested in groups)
- Arrange for discharge plan.
- Make appropriate reports to the child abuse and neglect state agencies as needed.
- Review with client all medications, contact physician as needed.
- Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse, nicotine use, to improve community health and counseling services.
- Maintain good standing with State of Maine licensure to practice therapy. Report all and any infractions immediately to your supervisor.
Ideal candidate- - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW or Licensed Master Social Worker Conditional Clinical- Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
Work setting:
- Community health center
- In-person
- Outpatient
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
License/Certification:
- Sate of Maine license LCSW, LMCS-CC or LCPC (Preferred)
Work Location: In person