Oklahoma Mental Health Council Oklahoma City , OK 73113
Posted 7 days ago
SUMMARY
In accordance with the agency mission statement, the Therapist II provides ongoing individual and group counseling to assigned population. The Therapist II completes documentation requirements reflecting clinical necessity which meets program and agency standards. Therapists interact regularly with other staff, including the Health Team, and treatment providers to assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, treatment planning, psycho-social assessments, client advocacy, prevention and education. Demonstrates competencies (or gaining competencies) in specific theoretical orientations, i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, etc. Completes required process for commercial insurance participation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Completes intakes, develops treatment plans, determines clinical diagnosis and refers clients to appropriate resources internally or externally
Prepares, plans, facilitates, and implements direct care of consumers through groups and/or individual therapy
Participates in treatment team meetings providing information pertinent to welfare of consumer for supervision
Provides crisis assistance and consults with various third parties as deemed appropriate
Completes all documentation in a timely manner
Serves as a primary liaison to health part of core team and coordinates between all Health Team members as necessary
Coordinates input from all team members into the comprehensive treatment plan
Supervises students and other clinical support staff when required for attainment of programmatic goals
May provide training of specialized nature when required
Assists in the development and implementation of programmatic goals and objectives
Maintains confidentiality and informs consumers of rights and obtains necessary authorization for obtaining and releasing information
Maintains core competencies through continuing education and implementing skills
Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
Attends staff meetings, workshops, and seminars to learn agency policies, rules, regulations, and procedures
Completes all in-service training and as well as required external training
Completes assigned trainings according to assigned Career Path
Maintains effective working relationships and strategic alliances with consumers, other staff, the community and other non-profit organizations
Exercises independent judgment
Works effectively in a team environment
Seeks supervision as appropriate for safety of consumers and adherence to Policy and Procedures
Encourages team work and supports the culture and goals of the agency
Maintains compliance with Medicaid, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and any other funding /contract source
Possesses experience working form specific theoretical orientation, i.e., CBT, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, etc.
Credentials or able to credential with private insurance panels and assists with the process in a timely manner
Utilizes and demonstrates competency (or gaining competency) in assigned Career Path
Builds rapport and working partnerships with relevant local, state, and federal government agencies
Promotes community education projects to help increase awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Acute Mental Health Crises
Works on an emergency hotline
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree - Licensed in state of Oklahoma (LPC, LMFT, LBP, LCSW, LADC)
Bilingual preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in the use of technology to perform duties
Possesses training and understanding of how to frame initial assessment and initial plan development in a way that adequately identifies client needs and the treatment objectives that can best be addressed in the Health Team program
Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS
BENEFITS (Full-Time Staff Only)
$5000 signing bonus
NHSC Student Loan Repayment at Approved Sites
In-House Supervision Available
Licensure/Training Funds
20 Free CEU's
95% Employer Paid Health Insurance Plan
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403B Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution
3 Weeks Paid Time-off
Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.
Oklahoma Mental Health Council