Outpatient Mental Health Therapist at Springleaf… · Washington

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Explain therapist’s role and client rights and responsibilities, including confidentiality and mandated reporting;
• Complete a diagnostic assessment on all clients referred, gathering information from a referral source, client chart and other pertinent sources, including family members and past providers of care; Assessment will be done as needed; however, therapist is required to complete updated assessment on clients who are on current caseload;
• Determine DSM-5 diagnosis;
• Complete treatment plan which is done every six months or as needed;
• Provide individual and family therapy;
• Document all contacts, referrals, and other necessary information;
• Maintain a caseload of 25 clients a week
• Apply crisis management skills when necessary to stabilize clients;
• Participate in monthly case reviews of clients in peer-group supervision;
• Identify and participate in other training or committees that can further enhance professional growth;

Qualifications - Qualified applicants meeting the criteria outlines above will be contacted for to schedule a follow-up interview.

Education and/or Experience – This position requires a master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling. Licensed Graduate Level and Fully Licensed candidates considered.

Work Environment – Mostly in a typical office and/or home setting with quiet to moderate noise level.

Therapist will report directly to the Clinical Manager a LICSW/LPC

• 8 hour shift

Work Location:

• Washington, DC

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Work Remotely:

• Yes

Work Location: In person