The therapist provides biopsychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy, and manages a consistent caseload of clients. They are also responsible for interdisciplinary treatment planning and participating in the Critical Incident Response team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be licensed as an LMHC, LMFT, or LICSW with the Washington State Department of Health. A minimum of two years of experience treating mental illness or substance abuse and current First Aid/CPR certification are required.
professional certificatepostgraduate degreeCase ManagementHIPAA ComplianceTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionRisk AssessmentClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationCultural SensitivityIndividual PsychotherapyBiopsychosocial AssessmentGroup PsychotherapyMental Status Examination
Job description
This role reports directly to the Outpatient Program Director, contributing to the objectives of FR Health and its mission. While providing biopsychosocial assessment and individual and group therapy, this licensed therapist participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and client-centered care and treatment.
Responsibilities
Carry a caseload of consistent clients
Oversee the daily treatment experience of each of his/her clients
Maintain appropriate documentation as required
Conduct assessments of clients at the time of admission and reassessments as required
Conduct mental status examinations
Provide appropriate treatment recommendations based on a review of the client’s history, signs, and symptoms
Provide individual and group psychotherapy as needed
Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity of clients and staff
Crisis intervention services
Treatment Planning
Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and related issues
Participates in regular team meetings
Assists with Equine assisted therapy as needed
Participates on the Critical Incident Response team on a continual basis
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment
Must be at least 18 years of age
Licensed or registration with The Washington State Department of Health as an LMHC, LMFT or LICSW
Minimum of two years’ experience in evaluating and/or treating persons suffering from mental illness and/or substance abuse
Current First Aid/CPR certification
Competencies
Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen
Solid relationship building capabilities
Conduct mental status examinations and current re-assessments as required
Provide appropriate treatment recommendations based on a review of the client’s history, signs, and symptoms
Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity of clients and staff
Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and related issues
Ability to work as an integrated part of a treatment team
Ability to manage crises and assess risk.
Excellent management of caseload (including groups, individual sessions, and family contact/sessions).
Strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient confidentiality.
Ability to establish appropriate boundaries with clients and staff.
Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office and some off-site locations, such as equine therapy providers. Work may expose incumbents to contagious or infectious diseases, dangerous and volatile situations, or possible bodily injury.
The above reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.
