Therapist, Adult Department - SIGN ON BONUS!

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Job description

$5,000 sign on bonus for applicants who are hired for this position; 1/3 at hire, 1/3 at 6 months and 1/3 at 12 months of successful employment!

Fulfill your purpose at CLM:

Center for Life Management (CLM) provides the area's most comprehensive array of outpatient mental health services for adults and elders. Our multi-disciplined treatment team works with individuals ages 18+ who experience severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. The Adult Therapist provides diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, therapy, and crisis management. This is a full time, 40 hour per week position. This is a hybrid position, living locally within our facility is required to be able to serve our community.

Major Functional Areas and Description of Duties

Provide individual diagnostic assessment to determine client's strengths, needs, resources, and objectives;
Formulate treatment plans specifying presenting problems, objectives, interventions, and desired outcomes;
Complete assessments for eligibility determination for State funded services;
Provide individual and group therapy in the office and/or remote via telehealth;
Provide crisis management and intervention when clients experience acute exacerbation of symptoms to ensure their safety within the home and/or community;
Work collaboratively with other treatment team members, natural supports, and external providers to ensure a wrap-around approach is provided for continuity of client care;
Provide timely documentation on each service delivered;
Provide set hours of billable service each week (eligible for incentive pay upon exceeding productivity expectation);
Engage in appropriate consultation meetings and committees, both internal and external, as determined by supervisor;
Function professionally and in a manner that protects the integrity, confidentiality and rights of all patients;
Execute all required services and documentation in accordance with agency policies and federal/state standards;
Maintain professional memberships, licenses, accreditation, certifications, etc.;
Represent CLM in a professional and appropriate manner in all settings;
Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills

Master's degree in mental health field required (social work, clinical mental health counseling);
LCMHC or LICSW preferred;
Experience working with co-occurring disorders preferred;
Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent clinical situations;
Proficient computer skills, specifically with all Microsoft office applications;
Ability to document effectively and efficiently in course of clinical work;
Ability to navigate an electronic health record;
Ability and desire to work as part of a clinical team while also able to be self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision;
Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services;
Effective communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

A majority of the work will be in the office and/or remote via telehealth. Manual dexterity is needed to use computers. The ability to sit for extended periods of time is required. Reliable internet access, transportation, a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance coverage is required.

Benefits

At Center for Life Management we offer a robust benefits package because caring for our staff is just as important as caring for our clients. Benefits for benefits eligible employees include:

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Flexible Spending Account
Paid earned time (3 weeks accrued in year one, caps at 6 weeks with tenure)
Paid holidays (8) including birthday holiday
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3% company contribution upon 1 year of employment
Life Insurance paid by company
Short and Long Term Disability paid by company
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance paid by company
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), accessible to staff and their natural supports
Company issued cell phone and laptop as needed for role
Scholarship for professional advancement
Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions
On the job training and continuing education opportunities
Rewarding and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
Flexible work schedule
Teamwork, teamwork and more teamwork!

Center for Life Management is an equal opportunity employer.

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