Therapist, Assertive Community Treatment
About The Position
The Therapist works in Sheppard Pratt’s Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program, which provides comprehensive mobile treatment services to adults with persistent mental health illnesses who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings and need individualized treatment where and when it is needed. The role provides individualized treatment, sometimes using non-traditional therapeutic strategies, and meets clients where they are to help develop treatment plans grounded in trust and safety. The therapist collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, maintains clinical documentation as part of case management, and transports or accompanies clients to community resources and services. Work typically follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with availability for occasional evening or weekend work. The therapist has independence and flexibility in scheduling appointments and completing work, subject to the program director’s direct approval and supervision.
Requirements
- Hold one of the following licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW).
- Have a driver’s license with 3 points or less.
- Have access to an insured vehicle.
- Be available for occasional evening and/or weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy.
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment interventions and strategies.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation as part of case management responsibilities.
- Transport and/or accompany clients to community resources and services.
- Schedule appointments and complete work with independence and flexibility, subject to the program director’s direct approval and supervision.
Benefits
- Comprehensive tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
- Free clinical supervision for those working toward licensure.
- Licensing and certification preparation assistance.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions.
- 403(b) retirement match.
- Generous paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
- Cross-discipline collaboration.
- Commitment to professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
