Licensed Clinician (SESH Program)

Community Options, Inc.•Smyrna, TN

3d•$40•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states. We are now hiring a Part-Time Licensed Clinician in Rutherford, TN. The Licensed Clinician (SESH) designs and leads therapeutic programing for adults with IDD and co-occurring mental and behavioral health conditions within its Specialized Enhanced Supported Housing (SESH) program. SESH homes are a short-term, therapeutic residential placement for individuals who require specialized treatment within a highly structured, safe, and secure setting. The Licensed Clinician utilizes evidence-based treatment programs (e.g., CBT, DBT) to develop clinical programming that promotes independence, recovery, and behavioral stability, allowing individuals to successfully transition to lower levels of care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field and a license to practice independently in TN, including LCSW, LMFT, LPC-MHSP
Demonstrated ability to conduct diagnostic assessments, establish treatment plans, and provide individual and group therapy
Minimum of two years’ experience working with people who have IDD and mental health and/or challenging behavioral needs
Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead mental health clinician for Community Options' Specialized Enhanced Supported Housing program
Review referrals and assist with the admissions process
Complete and submit initial and concurrent authorization requests in accordance with the level of care guidelines
Complete initial biopsychosocial assessments and individualized plans of care within 30 days of admission
Develop discharge plans that align with the principles of resiliency and transitional skills within thirty (30) days of admission
Provide clinical supervision and support within the group home ensuring all staff are trained and consistently implementing each individual's treatment plan
Collaborate with outside medical and psychiatric providers
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation