Therapist- Children's Clinical Service

Family & Children's Services Career Center•Norman, OK

About The Position

Family & Children’s Services Therapists work to heal children who are hurting or have experienced abuse, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for people affected by mental illness and addiction. Counseling for Children and Adults serves children ages 2–17 on site and through telehealth. The Therapist provides evidence-based services to children and their families who may be experiencing behavioral or emotional issues or living in high-stress environments. The role collaborates with a team and includes conducting intakes, developing and updating treatment plans, and providing individual, family, and group therapy. The position is in the OKC/Norman area. Annual pay is $82,000 for licensed Therapists, with an $8,000 first-year bonus, or $72,000 for Therapists under supervision, with a $5,000 first-year bonus. The agency provides professional development, continuing education units, and clinical supervision for licensure. Therapist I is not licensed and works under supervision; Therapist II is fully licensed. This is a safety-sensitive job classification under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing; a medical marijuana license does not exempt an employee from testing or the consequences of a positive result under the agency’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. The role may require evening, weekend, and/or holiday work, and meeting clients at offsite locations, including shelters, private residences, or outdoors.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field.
Must be licensed as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC, or other mental health professional; the posting also describes Therapist I as not licensed and working under supervision.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Use a personal automobile to travel to locations beyond the primary office and provide 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 problems.
Must comply with drug and alcohol testing requirements for this safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments using established evidence-based tools and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary team.
Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients.
Provide individual and/or group therapy using interventions consistent with the selected treatment model and responsive to client needs.
Continually assess client situations and collaborate with clients, treatment providers, family members, or natural supports to develop and carry out treatment plans.
Educate and involve family members or other loved ones in treatment when necessary.
Maintain adequate notes about client visits and submit completed documentation within agency timelines.
Refer clients to outside sources or agencies when they can better address specific needs.
Maintain strict confidentiality of client situations.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Meet clients at offsite locations when required, while maintaining confidentiality.
Collaborate with the team, conduct intakes, develop treatment plans and updates, and provide individual, family, and group therapy.

Benefits

Premium medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement savings 403(b) plan with up to 6% employer match.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Employee assistance, discount, and wellness programs.
Student loan repayment programs.
Up to 34 paid days off in the first year.
Agency-provided professional development and continuing education units.
Clinical supervision for licensure.
First-year bonus of $8,000 for licensed Therapists or $5,000 for Therapists under supervision.