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