IOSS Therapist

South Lane Mental Health Services Inc•Springfield, OR

25d•$0 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The IOSS Therapist provides trauma-informed mental health therapy to youth clients of SLMH’s Intensive Community Treatment Services (IOSS) program. This role also involves providing crisis support and intake assessments. The IOSS Therapist is an integral part of the IOSS Treatment team, collaborating with team members on the clinical details of treatment for clients and their families/community systems.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, professional counseling, or couples and family therapy.
LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred.
Skill in building therapeutic relationships with clients in individual, family, or group settings and provide therapy within scope of training.
Ability to conduct DSM 5 diagnoses and mental status examinations.
Knowledge of theoretical frameworks for psychotherapy, case management, and skills training techniques and resources.
Ability to determine appropriate treatment modalities and level of care for each client.
Ability to write and implement an integrated service plan.
Skill in de-escalating stressful situations and providing appropriate support to clients in crisis.
Ability to conceptualize a case and communicate that conceptualization clearly to others.
Knowledge of best practice suicide risk assessment and safety planning techniques.
Ability to assess health and safety risks.
Ability to conduct mental health assessments according to standards set in Oregon Administrative Rules, including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories, and assessing relationships.
Strong oral communication skills.
Ability to write in clear, clinically appropriate language.
Ability to balance clinical, cultural, and ethical values.
Ability to interact positively with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
Sound computer skills.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Ability to travel between offices, client homes, and community locations multiple times per day.
Ability to respond to locations up to 50 miles away in a timely fashion.

Nice To Haves

LCSW, LPC, or LMFT

Responsibilities

Provide individual therapy to youth clients with emotional problems and/or psychiatric disabilities, building therapeutic relationships and helping them identify strengths and resources for healing from past traumas.
Develop and implement culturally appropriate individualized and family plans in collaboration with other IOSS team members.
Provide family support to parents and caregivers of clients as necessary and appropriate.
Conduct therapeutic sessions in the community, schools, over the phone, and/or through home visits to provide therapy and support in the most effective environment.
Provide crisis service and assistance to other members of the IOSS team during business hours.
Conduct in-depth mental health assessments, intakes, and updates, and develop individualized support plans.
Document services appropriately for assigned and other IOSS clients as requested.
Provide services from a culturally appropriate, respectful, trauma-informed perspective.
Regularly attend IOSS team meetings and collaborate with team members to identify strategies for quality care.
Coordinate care with other IOSS team members, providers, family members, courts, schools, etc., to assist clients in meeting individual goals.
Participate in Child and Family Team Meetings and work with adult care providers to improve the family system.
Coordinate with internal and external team members as necessary.
Assess safety of self and others in community/home situations, respond to safety concerns, and coordinate with the team to ensure appropriate safety.
Schedule appointments with assigned clients and maintain appointment calendars.
Complete all required paperwork, including session notes, client paperwork, and annual assessments, in a timely manner.
Meet requirements regarding productivity and dependability.
Actively participate in group and individual clinical supervision, team, and staff meetings.
Engage in continuing education activities and trainings to maintain required credits and build therapeutic skills.
Participate in compliance and quality reviews as required.
Represent SLMH positively in the community and with other service providers, acting as a liaison with other organizations or internal teams.
Perform all duties in a respectful and responsible manner, meeting professional ethical standards.
Perform additional duties as requested.