Provisional Therapist

Brightli • St Louis, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

In accordance with agency Mission, Vision, Values and Goals, the Counselor/Therapist provides ongoing individual and group counseling to assigned population and also provides group education as requested. The Counselor/Therapist generates documentation reflecting clinical necessity which meets program and agency standards. The Counselor/Therapist interacts regularly with other staff and treatment providers to provide quality care to individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Counselors/Therapists may also provide crisis intervention, case management, treatment planning and reviews and psycho-social assessments.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work (for Outpatient Department).
• A minimum of 2 years of experience for master's level.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience for those without a master's degree but substance abuse certification (for Addiction Recovery).
• Must hold a current Missouri License: LPC or LCSW (for Outpatient Department).
• Those without a license must receive prior approve from CFO and VPO prior to hire.
• Must be recognized, registered, certified or licensed (for Addiction Recovery).
• Licensed professionals must obtain CEU's as outlined by board requirements.
• Non-licensed professionals must obtain 36 CEU's over a 2 year period.
• Minimum of 36 hours, over a 2-year period, of professional development specifically related to addiction recovery, chemical dependency, or courses recommended by the Missouri Substance Abuse Counselors Certification Board (for Addiction Recovery).
• All providers must obtain a minimum of 6 hours of professional development in the area of cultural competence per year.
• Providers must maintain current CPR certification.
• Providers must maintain current Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification.
• Weekly supervision with Outpatient Director or other licensed professional for one (1) month following hire; and monthly supervision thereafter for the duration of the provider's probationary period (for Licensed Professional).
• Will meet as needed for individual supervision weekly in group supervision (for Substance Abuse Counselors).
• Any clinical documents needing additional signatures will be reviewed in weekly treatment team meetings by qualified staff.
• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Counseling or Social work is preferred but not required if individual holds certifications (for Addiction Recovery).

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy to assigned caseload of clients. Will provide a minimum of 26 hours of billable service weekly (5.2 hours per day). Therapy services may include: case management individual, family and group services assigned.
• Appropriately documents all clinical/program activities according to quality standards. All documentation must be in the electronic medical record within 48 hours of providing the service.
• Conducts treatment planning and treatment plan reviews for assigned clients in a clinically appropriate and timely fashion as determined by program requirements.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings in order to coordinate service delivery to clients.
• Participates in and meets ethical/agency standard regarding all treatment and documentation practices, Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement procedures, and Utilization Management and program/client outcomes.
• Coordinates and monitors group counseling and group education activities on behalf of program participants as assigned.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures including emergency and corporate compliance policies/Procedures 100% of the time.
• Will complete initial assessments as back up and/or as assigned.
• Will provide crisis intervention services as needed and/or contact the Crisis Department for assistance.

Benefits

• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level