Therapist

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services•Shawnee, OK

About The Position

In accordance with the agency mission, the Therapist IV provides ongoing individual and group counseling to an assigned population and completes clinical-necessity documentation that meets program and agency standards. The role works regularly with staff, the Health Team, treatment providers, and other partners to assess and treat people with mental, emotional, or substance-use problems, including alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. Activities may include therapy, crisis intervention, case management, treatment planning, psychosocial assessments, client advocacy, prevention, and education. The Therapist demonstrates competency in a specialty theoretical approach such as CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, or Motivational Interviewing, and completes processes required for commercial insurance participation. The Therapist may represent Red Rock at partner-agency meetings, complete complex tasks at a supervisor’s request, and provide consultation, training, or supervision to other staff as assigned. The role also supports program goals, coordinates care across Health Team members, maintains regulatory and funding compliance, and performs clinical duties and makes decisions with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Master’s degree and licensure in Oklahoma as an LPC, LMFT, LBP, LCSW, or LADC.
Three years with Red Rock or four years licensed externally.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated specialty approach in a theoretical orientation such as CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, or Motivational Interviewing.
Training and understanding in framing initial assessments and initial plans to identify client needs and treatment objectives appropriate to the Health Team program.
Proficiency using technology to perform job duties.
Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS.
Ability to stand or sit for long periods.
Ability to lift, push, or pull at least 25 pounds.
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.
Ability to use a telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Complete intakes, develop treatment plans, determine clinical diagnoses, and refer clients to appropriate internal or external resources.
Prepare, plan, facilitate, and implement direct care through individual therapy and groups.
Participate in treatment team meetings and provide information pertinent to consumer welfare.
Provide crisis assistance and consult with third parties as appropriate.
Complete documentation in a timely manner.
Serve as a primary liaison to the health portion of the core team and coordinate among Health Team members.
Coordinate input from team members into comprehensive treatment plans.
Supervise students and clinical support staff when required for programmatic goals.
Provide specialized training and clinical training as assigned.
Assist in developing and implementing programmatic goals and objectives.
Maintain confidentiality, inform consumers of their rights, and obtain required authorizations for obtaining and releasing information.
Maintain clinical and co-occurring-disorder competencies through continuing education and application of skills.
Attend staff meetings, workshops, and seminars; complete required in-service, external, and Career Path training.
Maintain effective working relationships and strategic alliances with consumers, staff, community members, and nonprofit organizations.
Exercise independent judgment, work effectively on a team, seek supervision as appropriate, and support teamwork and agency goals.
Maintain compliance with Medicaid, ODMHSAS, CARF, and other applicable funding or contract requirements.
Maintain or obtain credentials for private insurance panels and assist with the credentialing process in a timely manner.
Represent Red Rock and attend meetings with partner agencies.
Complete complex tasks at a supervisor’s request and provide supervision to other staff as needed.
Demonstrate skill in critical or complex clinical situations and seek supervisor support as appropriate.
Perform clinical duties and make clinical decisions with minimal supervision.
Serve as a resource to other staff for consultation, problem solving, and assistance.
Build partnerships with relevant local, state, and federal government agencies.
Promote community education projects about PTSD and acute mental health crises.
Work on an emergency hotline.
Perform other duties as required.