Therapist

Newliving Healthcare
Washington, DC, US
$60K-$70K a year
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $60 - $80, based on experience before a 90-day performance based reassessment

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The basic functions of the New Living Healthcare Services (NLHCS) Licensed Clinical Therapist are to provide assessments, psychotherapy and referrals to a broad range of consumers.

All services are provided in accordance with professional ethics and boundaries.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assess consumers to obtain information concerning social history, treatment, and other pertinent information.
  • Plan and administer therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and stress management therapy to assist consumers in developing / displaying appropriate behaviors.
  • Clinically evaluate consumers to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior.
  • Review results of psychological evaluations and evaluations from community providers to assess client needs.
  • Discuss progress toward goals and objectives, such as medication management, family relationships, educational programs, social development, discharge plans or other behavioral problems, with consumers..
  • Consult external community providers concerning treatment plans and for coordination of care, as required.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor(LGPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Masters Degree in related field of social work or counseling

SKILL AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to articulate a coherent philosophy regarding a psychotherapeutic approach or approaches within generally accepted practices of psychotherapy.
  • Ability to accurately recognize crisis situations, assess potential danger to consumers and / or others, and effectively intervene and assist with hospital transportation, as needed.
  • Ability to recognize dual diagnosis and substance abuse problems.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • 3-5 years experience in counseling and case note documentation
  • Working knowledge of Core Service Agencies
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

SALARY

  • $60 - $70k / year, based on experience and performance
  • 30+ days ago
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