Child and Adolescent Outpatient Fee For Service Therapist
About The Position
The therapist is a primary member of the treatment team in Merakey's behavioral health program. Essential responsibilities include delivering therapy services (individual, couple, and family), intake assessments, group therapy, and coordination of care under the leadership of the clinic director, psychiatrist, and clinical supervisor. The therapist initiates active engagement of clients, promotes retention, and provides therapy to individuals who suffer from mild to severe forms of mental illness. Merakey Mental Health Outpatient (MHOP) offers a billable service bonus system, licensure supervision opportunities, and Evidence-Based Practice Training/Certifications for eligible Fee-for-Service Staff. Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.
Requirements
- Candidate must have completed an accredited master's level program with a graduate degree in a human service-related field, including social work, clinical counseling, and/or psychology.
- A 1-year clinical internship is required.
- Interest and experience working with children are required.
- Candidate needs to have 15-20 hours of billable service and availability to include daytime, evenings, and possibly weekends to work with the children population.
Responsibilities
- delivering therapy services (individual, couple, and family)
- intake assessments
- group therapy
- coordination of care
- initiates active engagement of clients
- promotes retention
- provides therapy to individuals who suffer from mild to severe forms of mental illness
Benefits
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (not a substitute for major medical insurance).
- Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
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Career Level
Entry Level
