Crisis Center Therapist

Job Description:

Job Title: Therapist

Location: Sedalia, MO

Department: Crisis Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Therapist looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals, families, and couples? Do you thrive in a positive company culture where your contributions are valued? Join our team as a Therapist!

As a Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating clients/patients based on their individual needs. This involves conducting thorough assessments to understand their presenting concerns, gathering relevant background information, rendering a diagnosis, and formulating a treatment plan. You will utilize evidence-based interventions and techniques to help clients develop coping strategies, improve their relationships, and enhance their overall well-being.

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete intake/screening and/or comprehensive assessment process within designated time frames as designated by state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
• Determine and document diagnosis based on comprehensive assessment.
• Develop treatment plans for clients/patients in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards that demonstrate individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessment.
• Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings, providing feedback on all pertinent cases.
• Responsible for meeting department-specific Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) requirements.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure authorized services are approved and adequate information is provided within specified time frames.
• Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
• Ensure that services are entered within the appropriate time frame, appropriate format, notes refer to treatment plans, etc.
• Correct any file/charting deficiencies within the appropriate time frame.
• Assist clients/patients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter, etc.
• Complete all mandatory training, meeting state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
• Represent the agency within the community in a professional manner.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients/patients, and coworkers, adhering to Code of Ethics and agency policies/procedures.
• Handle crisis situations as they arise. Participates in or coordinates emergency services in order to provide rapid aid in cases of crisis.
• Assist with providing professional/clinical supervision to individuals in training once all professional requirements have been met.
• Facilitate group counseling, group education, family therapy, and individual sessions including specialty services such as trauma and co-occurring therapy.
• Provide training and guidance on clinical issues that may arise and evidenced-based practices.
• Provide clinical consultation to treatment team members when necessary.
• Demonstrate interest in long-term and short-term goals and objectives of the company.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Masters Degree Required
• Holds licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state they are practicing as a professional counselor or social worker (LPC, LCSW, LMSW preferred).

Additional Qualifications:

• Must have training and demonstrate expertise regarding diagnostic criteria of individuals with substance use disorders and/or mental health issues.
• Thorough knowledge of caseload management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment services.
• Detailed knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental health and/or substanc