POSITION SUMMARY:

The Outpatient Therapist II is an advanced clinician responsible for providing quality psychosocial assessment and psychotherapy services to individuals who are experiencing mental illness, behavior problems, and/or substance misuse issues.  Services could be provided in a variety of settings including the clinic, community, and home.  Position will include collaboration with other positions within the agency (i.e. case manager, peer support, psychiatry, etc.) and outside of the agency (i.e. DCBS, courts, schools, etc.).

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Support & Service Delivery

• Independently completing clinical evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and diagnostic screenings.


• Deliver individual, family, collateral, psychoeducation and/or group therapy, using evidenced based/informed interventions.


• Participate in intake, referral, orientation, and engagement activities for new clients.


• Provide services to general outpatient, co-occurring, and assigned specialty populations (i.e. first episode psychosis, youth, adults, dual-diagnosis) as applicable.


• Assist in crisis response, including gathering information, coordinating with staff, and supporting safety planning.  This may include on call work through Adult Crisis Services.


• Independently develop and update person centered recovery treatment plans.


• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record.

Team & Collaboration

• Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical staffing, consultations, and interdisciplinary coordination.


• Communicate professionally with referral sources, families, community partners, and internal staff.


• Maintain professional relationships with clients, families, referral sources, community partners, and coworkers.


• Collaborate with school systems, law enforcement, community agencies, and other partners as applicable.


• Participate in committees or workgroups when assigned, if applicable.


• Support continuity of care between programs (e.g., outpatient therapy, case management, psychiatry).


• Serve as a resource to staff by providing informal consultation and clinical perspectives when appropriate.

Professional Practice

• Adhere to ethical standards, agency policies, state regulations, and clinical best practices.


• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices and emerging research relevant to assigned populations.


• Maintain expectations regarding quality of care and agency deliverables.


• Maintain professional conduct that reflects agency core values.


• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.