Family & Children’s Services Therapists work to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction.
Conduct initial and/or ongoing clinical assessments using evidence-based tools
Provide individual and/or group-based therapy
Assess client situations and develop a clear plan for treatment
Educate and involve family members or other loved ones in treatment
Record and maintain notes about client visits and submit documentation
Refer clients to outside sources or agencies when required
Provide Crisis intervention as needed
Meet clients at offsite locations when required
What you need
Master's Degree in related field
Must be licensed as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC or other mental health professional
Valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record
Use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office
Proof of automobile insurance required
Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or in a community based setting (preferred)
Key skills
mental health assessmentdiagnosistreatment planningclinical family systems orientationwork with diverse populationsCommunicationDecision MakingEngagementInterpersonal
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This position is located in OKC/ Norman area.
$82K annually for Licensed Therapists, plus an $8K first year bonus!
$72K annually for Therapists under supervision, + a $5K first year bonus!
Premium Medical, dental & vision benefits with the ZeroCard
Retirement Savings 403(b) plan with up to 6% employer match
Life Insurance, short- & long-term disability benefits
Employee assistance, discount and wellness programs
Student loan repayment programs
Up to 34 Paid days Off 1st year!
Agency provided professional development and CEUs
Clinical Supervision for licensure provided
Family & Children’s Services Therapists work to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction.
Counseling for Children and Adults will work with children between ages 2-17 years old on site and via telehealth. Therapist will be providing services, evidence-based treatment, to children and their families who may be experiencing behavioral and emotional issues; may be living in high stress environments. Therapist will collaborate with their team, conduct intakes, develop treatment plans and plan updates, individual, family and group therapy.
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conduct initial and/or ongoing clinical assessments utilizing established evidence-based assessment tools and instruments and effectively communicate information to the interdisciplinary team.
• Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients.
• Provide individual and/or group-based therapy to deliver therapeutic interventions that are consistent and congruent with the chosen model of treatment and sensitive to individual client's needs.
• Continually assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing treatments working collaboratively with client, other treatment providers, and family members or natural supports to develop a clear plan for treatment.
• Educate and involve family members or other loved ones in the treatment process when necessary.
• Record and maintain adequate notes about client visits and submit completed documentation within established agency timeline.
• When required, refer clients to outside sources or agencies that can better address their specific needs.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each and every client situation.
• Provide Crisis intervention as needed.
• May require to meet clients at offsite location including but not limited to homeless shelters, private residences, or outdoors while maintaining confidentiality.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
• Master's Degree in related field is required
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or working in a community based setting preferred.
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Engagement
• Initiative and Accountability
• Interpersonal
• Learning
• Organizational Alignment
• Quality of Work
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Knowledge and experience in individual, group and family therapy.
• Knowledge and experience in conducting mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Must demonstrate a clinical family systems orientation and ability to work with diverse populations with multiplicity of problems.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
• Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office. Proof of automobile insurance required.
• Must be licensed as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC or other mental health professional
OTHER INFORMATION
SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB CLASSIFICATION:
This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Therapist I- Not licensed and under supervision
• Therapist II- Fully licensed
• May be required to work evening hours, weekends, and/or holidays.