Therapist- MRT

Family & Children's Services•Norman, OK

15h

About The Position

The Therapist – MRT position is located in the OKC/Norman area. Under clinical supervision and in accordance with agency policy and clinical standards, the therapist works with a multidisciplinary team to provide culturally sensitive group and individual counseling and therapy to a designated population with multiple needs. Services include assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning, individual, couple, child, family, and group therapy, and crisis intervention. Services are predominantly provided to adults with serious mental illness, substance abuse, co-occurring conditions, and/or medically co-morbid diagnoses. The role may require meeting clients at offsite locations, including homeless shelters, private residences, or outdoors, while maintaining confidentiality. Therapists must hold a valid driver license, have a satisfactory driving record, use a personal automobile to travel to locations outside the primary office, and provide proof of automobile insurance. The position is classified as safety-sensitive and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Therapist I is not licensed and works under supervision; Therapist II is fully licensed. Evening, weekend, and/or holiday work may be required.

Requirements

Master's degree in a related field.
Licensed as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC, or other mental health professional.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Use of a personal automobile for travel to locations other than the primary office and proof of automobile insurance.
Knowledge and experience in individual, group, and family therapy.
Knowledge and experience conducting mental health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Demonstrated clinical family systems orientation and ability to work with diverse populations with multiple needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or in a community-based setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments using established evidence-based tools and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary team.
Build positive and trusting relationships with clients.
Provide individual and/or group therapy using interventions consistent with the selected treatment model and responsive to each client's needs.
Continually assess client situations and coordinate ongoing treatment with clients, providers, and family members or natural supports.
Educate and involve family members or other loved ones in treatment when necessary.
Maintain adequate notes about client visits and submit documentation within agency timelines.
Refer clients to outside resources or agencies when they can better meet specific needs.
Maintain strict confidentiality of all client situations.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Meet clients at offsite locations when required, while maintaining confidentiality.