CBI Mental Health Therapist

Position Summary

The CBI Therapist?works to assist individuals with mental illness to reach a higher level of independence.? The therapist works directly with children, adolescents, or family groups to provide individualized treatment in dealing with issues associated with mental and emotional health. He/she is responsible for the facilitation of the client’s transition to independence; endorsement and application of community resources and the provision of information and referral services including mental health resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing clinical services as outlined by the policies and procedures of Hillcrest Children and Family Center

• Completes assessments, intake evaluations, outpatient assessments, person-centered treatment plans, family/individual therapy; and assists in program development and implementation.

• Provide the professional expertise necessary to make determinations regarding patient eligibility.

• Provides evidence-based psychotherapy for clients who present with various concerns.

• Make recommendations related to the care needs regarding the clients’ health and safety.

• Develops safety plan with the input of youth, family, and all stakeholders.

• Educates the family about CBI services and role of CBI clinicians and CBI team.

• Participates in CBI required training curriculum.

• Remains flexible to schedule sessions around youth and family’s availability.

• Facilitate discharge team meeting including all stakeholders.

• Participate in individual and group supervision as scheduled.

Educational Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology or related discipline is required.

• Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Psychologist (PSY) in District of Columbia