Outpatient Children's Therapist

New Horizons Mental Health Services•Lancaster, OH

16d

About The Position

Outpatient Children’s Therapists provide individual, family and group psychotherapy for children and their families, provides crisis intervention/emergency services, performs clinical diagnostic and assessment functions, and develops and implements initial and revised Individual Service Plan. They complete all appropriate case documentation and case planning information, completes all necessary reports per agency policy and protocol, completes appropriate documentation of collateral contacts, and participates in clinical supervision. Other duties include linking client with CPST resources; monitor client care and progress; collaborate with other providers when appropriate. Additionally, Outpatient Children's Therapists attend required meetings, and provides other administrative functions as needed, while conforming to all relevant agency standards/regulations. Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or closely related field required, Master's degree preferred.
Ohio licensure (such as LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC) is required.
Position requires a working knowledge of the DSM-5-TR, family dynamics, and of various psychotherapy modalities and techniques.
Position requires an ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary agency team, to communicate and relate effectively with individuals of all ages and families, understanding the Recovery model and working in this model with families, and to be sensitive and attentive to the cultural needs of each client and family.
Position also requires good written communication skills, and strong organization skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family and group psychotherapy for children and their families
Provide crisis intervention/emergency services
Perform clinical diagnostic and assessment functions
Develop and implement initial and revised Individual Service Plan
Complete all appropriate case documentation and case planning information
Complete all necessary reports per agency policy and protocol
Complete appropriate documentation of collateral contacts
Participate in clinical supervision
Link client with CPST resources
Monitor client care and progress
Collaborate with other providers when appropriate
Attend required meetings
Provide other administrative functions as needed
Conform to all relevant agency standards/regulations
Additional duties as assigned