Licensed Clinical Therapist

*Job Summary * The Clinical Therapist is responsible for coordinating and providing individualized individual and family therapy, group therapy, and bio-psychosocial assessment services including group and family counseling for clients within the facility.
The Therapist will demonstrate expertise in psychotherapeutic services, development of client resources, vocational counseling, discharge/continuing care planning, and placement of clients in collaboration with the case manager.
The Therapist has the primary responsibility of maintaining communication with the referral source and other service providers as needed, as well as acting as a liaison with the UR Department on all aspects of client care.
(Facility) strives to ensure that all our clients receive the most comprehensive care to address the issues that may impede their recovery.
Completion of all client process duties and/or documentation within timelines.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities * * Treatment and rehabilitation of mentally ill persons and/or co-occurring disorders.
* Providing, facilitating, and supervising individual and group therapy/ counseling.
* Working with other social agencies and managed care organizations, hospitals, clinics, courts, prisons, and gatekeepers in planning to meet the needs of clients and assist them in utilizing these resources.
* Preparing treatment plans, and histories, writing letters, making reports, and keeping records per licensure regulations.
* Encouraging, reassuring, and giving needed support.
* Recommending educational and occupational training and/or possibilities for placement.
* Providing assessments and evaluations based on appropriate criteria.
* Provides regular individual, group, and lecture counseling sessions for all clients as required by regulatory agencies and mandated direct service time standards.
* Responsible for submitting timely reports, biopsychosocial assessments, and continuum of stays and discharges where appropriate.
* Responsible for writing and submitting clinical summaries for UR one day before the review.
* Responsible for completing the master problem list, master treatment plan, master treatment plan reviews, aftercare recommendations, and discharge summaries promptly.
* Provide crisis intervention and referrals for clients in cooperation with the medical staff and established agency guidelines.
* Attend, participate, and when necessary, facilitate case consultations, and special events, such as seminars, lectures, retreats, trips, workshops, etc.
* Initiates discharge summaries & aftercare plans during the preliminary sessions with clients and closes client charts completing all required documentation.
* Responsible for special reports and/or projects which may involve case consultation with other counseling and direct care staff.
* Responsible for maintaining valid appropriate professional certificates and credentials.
* Attending all staff meetings.
*Experience and Skills * Minimum Qualifications: * At least 18 years of age.
* Have a high school diploma or GED.
* Possess a valid license to practice.
* Master’s Degree.
* Experience in mental health, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis residential treatment facility preferred.
* CBT and evidence-based experience are a plus.
* Experience with trauma and eating disorders preferred.
* Must have a completed TB Test, CPR/First Aid Certification, COVID-19 Vaccination, and Health Screening.
* Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
* *Physical Requirements * * The organization is committed to the principles of equal opportunities for all employees.
TheCompany will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws.
* Ability to sit, use hands and fingers, talk, hear, and smell continually.
Ability to stand, walk and reach frequently.
Ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally.
* Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
* Close vision is required to see the computer monitor, read documents, and operate copy and fax machine.
Distance vision is required to drive an automobile if driving is a requirement of the job.
* The work environment is indoors and climate controlled.
Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
* Moderate noise levels as found in a business office with computer printers, households with TVs and dishwashers, and driving light traffic.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.
00 - $80,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Home Health * Psychiatry Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * On call Work setting: * Inpatient * In-person License/Certification: * LMFT (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Murfreesboro, TN 37130: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person