FEP/Early First Therapist

New Horizons Mental Health Services•Lancaster, OH

About The Position

For over 50 years, New Horizons Mental Health Services, a non-profit behavioral health agency, has worked to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and the community through our services. We are currently seeking a full-time FEP/Early First Therapist in Lancaster, Ohio. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Performs diagnostic and assessment specific to First Episode Psychosis and Early Severe Mental Illness Programs. Provides specialized evidenced-based practices to individuals experiencing FEP/ESMI in the last 2 years of onset. Functions as a part of a Coordinated Specialized Care Team and provides referral and linkage to appropriate services in the community, within parameters of the funding sources. Outpatient services to include: Provides individual, family and group psychotherapy, and individual/family psychoeducation to individuals (ages 15-35) with first episode of psychosis and individuals (ages 15-35) with early severe mental illness. Psychotherapy services include enhancement of: psychological and social functioning; self-esteem; coping abilities; vocational, educational and social opportunities. Develops and maintains Individual Service Plans. Provides client with linkage to appropriate resources, including psychiatry, case management, supported employment. Provides services in an integrated manner and appropriate level of intensity. Provides training, including in-services and preceptorships as needed and directed by supervisor. Performs related administrative functions including submitting data tracking, required assessments, and external trainings as directed. Attends designated meetings. Consults in program planning and evaluation. Work collaboratively with team members to market and promote agency treatment options for patients with FEP/ESMI. Completes all required case documentation within 24 hours, including collateral contacts following agency policy and best practices. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field required, Master’s preferred.
Licensure required (LSW/LISW/LPC/LPCC).
Minimum two (2) years related experience in the mental health field preferred.
Position also requires working knowledge of the Recovery Model, and DSM-5, Supervisory and Team-building skills; knowledge of community resources; strong interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills; and sensitivity to the cultural needs of each client.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic and assessment specific to First Episode Psychosis and Early Severe Mental Illness Programs.
Provides specialized evidenced-based practices to individuals experiencing FEP/ESMI in the last 2 years of onset.
Functions as a part of a Coordinated Specialized Care Team and provides referral and linkage to appropriate services in the community, within parameters of the funding sources.
Provides individual, family and group psychotherapy, and individual/family psychoeducation to individuals (ages 15-35) with first episode of psychosis and individuals (ages 15-35) with early severe mental illness.
Psychotherapy services include enhancement of: psychological and social functioning; self-esteem; coping abilities; vocational, educational and social opportunities.
Develops and maintains Individual Service Plans.
Provides client with linkage to appropriate resources, including psychiatry, case management, supported employment.
Provides services in an integrated manner and appropriate level of intensity.
Provides training, including in-services and preceptorships as needed and directed by supervisor.
Performs related administrative functions including submitting data tracking, required assessments, and external trainings as directed.
Attends designated meetings.
Consults in program planning and evaluation.
Work collaboratively with team members to market and promote agency treatment options for patients with FEP/ESMI.
Completes all required case documentation within 24 hours, including collateral contacts following agency policy and best practices.
Other duties as assigned.