Clinical Services Therapist- Adult Special Populations

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13666029 Clinical Services Therapist (Adult Special Populations) SUPERVISOR: Clinical Services Director/Clinical Services Program Coordinator WORK SCHEDULE: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ? Licensed or immediately eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Masters Level Psychologist (LMLP), Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist (LCP), Licensed Masters Level Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT), in the State of Kansas or State certified as an A/D Counselor with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree or two years of relevant experience. ? Dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and compliance with agencys liability carriers requirements may be required depending on job assignment ? Communicate positively and effectively with others ? Basic proficiency in math ? Effective utilization of basic office technology GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The therapist is responsible for providing mental health and/or SUD treatment services (individual, family, and group therapy) within the scope of their license; and providing consultation services to individuals and organizations in the community. This therapist is focused on services for adult populations with the CSS and Outpatient Services Departments. The therapist/SUD counselor is expected to adhere to the ethical principles and guidelines set forth by the organization governed by his/her profession and to comply with professional guidelines established by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Therapist provides intake assessments, individual, family, and group therapy services to adults aged 18 and above in the assigned part of the catchment area in office and community settings with the focus of the therapist to be on the SPMI, Psychiatric Rehabilitation and IDD populations. 2. Therapist actively works to engage patients to participate in therapy services. 3. Therapist provides clinical direction/program supervision to the assigned treatment team. 4. Therapist completes routine documentation within agency standards. 5. Therapist completes appropriate referrals to services inside and outside of the agency in a timely manner. 6. Therapist serves as a liaison between Four County and local IDD agencies to coordinate improved outpatient and crisis care. 7. Therapist will provide regular weekend hours. 8. Therapist completes specialized trainings as listed on their training plan on EBPs for special population adults, SUD and the adult IDD population. 9. Provides crisis services on-call backup coverage for service area covered by primary location during periods where crisis on-call positions are vacant or on extended leave (crisis on-call coverage will be reimbursed in addition to base salary or exchanged from time out of the office). 10. Exhibit and promote decisions / behavior consistent with the Centers established Vision, Mission, and Values. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Participates on review and other special committees as needed. 2. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 3. Any deviations to the work schedule and all overtime must be approved in advance if non-exempt.