Summary: Our Clinical Therapists are pivotal in delivering integrated mental health and substance abuse services to a diverse clientele, including both adults and youth. In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat mental health and substance-related disorders using a range of evidence-based therapies. Your expertise will help tailor individualized treatment plans that address the unique challenges of each client, contributing significantly to their recovery and their overall well-being.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates strong clinical judgement in assessments, application of diagnostic criteria, clinical formulations, and sound triage decisions
2. Performs thorough biopsychosocial assessment and develops and implements client-driven treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to client needs and goals.
3. Conduct diagnostic evaluations to understand client needs and challenges.
4. Provide individual, family, and group therapy sessions to address various mental health conditions such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, and more.
5. Continually assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing treatments.
6. Maintain confidential records of client interactions, progress notes, and treatment plans.
7. Submit all clinical documentation within 48 hours of completing the service.
8. Prepare discharge summaries.
9. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, APRNs, case managers, and community resources, to coordinate care and advocate for client needs.
10. Participate in regular team multidisciplinary meetings and case conferences to discuss cases, share clinical insight, and enhance treatment strategies.
11. Engage in ongoing professional development and training.
12. Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
13. Educate clients and their families about mental health issues and coping mechanisms.
14. All other clinical tasks within reason are assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Current, valid state licensure as a clinical psychologist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Associate licensure (LMSW, LAPC,AMFT).
• Minimum of two years of experience in clinical therapy, with demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessment and treatment.
• Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation software.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a therapeutic alliance and work effectively with diverse populations.
• Commitment to ethical practice and adherence to all professional and legal confidentiality guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Competencies:

• Do the Right Thing– Doing what’s right starts with integrity. It means being honest about your actions, your intentions, and how you treat people—especially when no one’s watching.
• Own It –Everyone has a part. If you’ve been trusted with something, it’s because it’s yours to manage. When we all take care of our piece, everything runs like it should.
• Serve First –Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Choose Solutions –You always have a choice. Our strength is in choosing what moves us forward. Be someone who solves, and choose what helps, not what hurts.
• Lead with Respect–You can’t lead others if you don’t respect yourself first. Respect shows up in how we speak, how we act, and how we care for people. Leadership starts inside.
• Commit to the Goal– The plan might shift. The process might change. People might come and go. But the goal stays the goal. Get there—and make sure we’re getting there together.

Preventive Measures is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of and passing all job-related clearances, background checks and regulated requirements as applicable and permissible by law.