Clinical Therapist

Ouachita Children's Center•Hot Springs, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Therapist is responsible for the assessment and therapeutic intervention with QRTP clients. Key goals include assisting clients in adjusting to shelter living, identifying and understanding issues causing distress, facilitating communication and support with families, identifying additional needs, and providing crisis intervention as necessary.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field
LMSW, LCSW, LAC, or LPC license required in good standing
Clinical/therapy experience working with children and/or families
Knowledge of common mental disorders and behavioral issues
Knowledge and demonstrated skills with generally accepted therapeutic interventions
Demonstrated ability to develop positive, collaborative relationships with clients, families, colleagues and others in the human services field
Current malpractice insurance
Works effectively with all agency staff, members, volunteers, clients & families, human service providers, law enforcement, juvenile court(s), schools, and the community at-large to promote a positive, productive ethical culture
Demonstrates knowledge of Arkansas licensing regulations
Demonstrates excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills in both telephone & face-to-face contacts as well as in written documentation
Demonstrates the ability to speak concisely and coherently to community groups during presentations
Demonstrates knowledge of all OCYFS services
Practices excellent organizational skills
Practices and models conflict resolution skills
Follows OCYFS code of ethics
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity to OCYFS's clients and families

Responsibilities

Conduct individual assessments to understand current situation and determine behavioral and emotional functioning
Develop trusting and caring relationship with each client for purposes of encouraging openness and change if needed
Provide individual, group therapy, assessments, and other therapeutic intervention as written in the treatment plan
Assist in contact or collaboration with family members or other community intervention services
Intern Supervision, performance assessment/evaluation
Make referral to additional services for levels of care as needed
Conduct group therapy sessions as appropriate
Maintain complete and up-to-date files for all clients
Attend & participate in team meetings, client staffings, clinical consultations, and other appropriate meetings as assigned
Attend court as requested
Maintain and ensure confidentiality of client communications except when disclosure to authorities is required by law
Provide on-call services as needed and agreed