Outpatient Therapist

Department:  Outpatient                                                      Job Status:  Full-Time                    

FLSA Status:  Exempt                                                             Reports to:  Outpatient Team Manager

Positions Supervised:  None                                               Amount of Travel Required:  Minimal 

Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday; Hours may vary between 7:00am – 7:00pm

 

Position Summary

The Outpatient Therapist is primarily responsible for providing individual, family and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents and families at Family Service & Guidance Center.   The Outpatient Therapist works closely with the client, family and treatment team to identify treatment goals, objectives and discharge criteria.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complete admission assessments per agency procedure for all new or returning clients.
• Provide individual, family and group therapy to children, adolescents and families.
• Meet productivity expectation of Family Service & Guidance Center.
• Provide crisis intervention with families as deemed appropriate.
• Be familiar in the philosophy of WrapAround Services both for the purpose of assessing needs and delivering services.
• Participate in weekly team meetings for the purpose of case assignments, case review, individual case planning and collaboration with team members.
• Complete clinical documentation (admission assessments, progress notes, 90 day progress reviews, referrals for other services, etc.) in compliance with time lines established by Family Service & Guidance Center’s Quality Assurance standards as well as those set by funding sources.
• Expected to stay informed of agency developments by reading memorandums and other agency related written communication.
• Provide clinical oversight of clinical cases and direct treatment among multiple Family Service & Guidance Center providers when assigned the role of primary provider.
• Master’s or Doctoral Level Psychologists may be assigned the responsibility of completing psychological testing under the supervision of the licensed psychologist coordinating assessment services.
• Respect and demonstrate ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Act as an ambassador of Family Service & Guidance Center in the community setting.  This may include doing public educational and informational presentations.
• Supports and actively promotes the vision and mission of Family Service & Guidance Center and the philosophy of the strengths perspective.
• Other duties as assigned by the Therapy Program Team Manager. 

 

Qualifications

Education/Licensure:

• Master’s degree in a recognized mental health discipline.
• Valid license to practice in the state of Kansas as a Qualified Mental Health Professional
• Must successfully pass the KBI and DCF Central Registry and all other background investigations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, current auto insurance and reliable transportation.    
• Active membership in professional organizations strongly encouraged.

Experience:

• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Passion and desire to work with children and adolescents.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Customer focused (internal and external)
• Team oriented and ability to get along with others
• Excellent listening skills
• Accountability
• Reliability
• Trust/Integrity
• Demonstrates Adaptability/Flexibility
• Developed Time Management Skills
• Developed Organizational Skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with ability to learn other software programs as necessary including Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Relationship building
• Problem Solving
• Att