What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unlicensed Therapist position at Rite of Passage Brand?
- Provides quality individual, family and group therapy as indicated by client and program needs.
- If applicable to educational background in substance abuse counseling, the therapist will be responsible for leading substance abuse groups/trainings with CSA and DLA in addition to providing individual substance abuse therapy to both students and community clients on their caseload.
- Proficient in learning and utilizing an electronic health record system.
- Documentation in all behavioral health services and/or contacts to be completed within 24 hours of the service.
- Carry a caseload of 35-40 clients and meet the minimum 30-hour weekly billing requirement. Part-time employees will staff with the assigned supervisor to determine the appropriate caseload and minimum weekly billing productivity requirement.
- Can assess and diagnose behavioral and mental health issues under direct supervision of a licensed professional.
- Individualized treatment plans that promote resiliency and recovery with clients and is client focused.
- Maintains clients’ clinical files according to agency contract and licensing requirements.
- Provides crisis intervention as needed. Ensures incident reports and related documentation is completed in a timely manner.
- Prepares and administers the clinical assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, monthly progress reports, incident reports, meeting or staffing reports, and discharge summaries.
- Completes required reports and documentation in a timely manner, provides management with required reports and advises of any problematic situations.
- Ensures the highest standards are maintained to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct and to ensure the program remains in compliance with agency licensing and Rite of Passage and Rite Path policies and procedures.
- Assists with the correction of deficiencies and quality improvement efforts.
- Commits to attending all training and staff development classes to ensure sufficient training hours annually. Notifies supervisor if annual training hours are deficient.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's and or bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, and/or other related behavioral and mental health field.
- Experience in delivering behavioral health services with Medicaid/Medicare billing and documentation standards.
- At least two years of experience working with children, teens and family in a behavioral health counseling setting