Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial assessments, including diagnosis according to standards published in the current edition of the DSM, of new and existing consumers.
- Develops a plan of treatment that is recovery-oriented and tailored to the specific needs of the consumer for whom it is written.
- Conduct individual,family, and/or group psychotherapy using generally accepted techniques employed in a manner consistent with ethical standards of practice.
- If licensed, maintains license as current at all time. Maintenance of a current license shall qualify as having met minimum annual training requirements.
- If not licensed or license-eligible, attends regular clinical supervision with a licensed practitioner and attends at least 20 hours of continuing education/relevant training per year.
- Attends clinical supervision and/or team meetings as applicable and required.
- Participates in the agency and program-specific quality assurance and improvement plans.
- Cooperates and collaborates with other members of the team in a manner which promotes the growth and healthy development of consumers serviced and the agency as a hole.
- Maintains 60% productivity rate via any combination of individual, group, family/couples therapy and/or assessment.
- Maintains clinical records according to agency standards and system requirements for each consumer assigned.
- Supervises and/or orients other professional staff as assigned.
- Appropriately plans for and coordinates continuity of care of consumers.
- Reports all unusual incidents, accidents, conflicts of interest, or other issues potentially problematic to the agency, staff, or consumer(s) promptly to the Outpatient Director.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Master's Degree
- License Preferred
- Knowledge of Co-Occurring Disorders preferred
Who We Are: Creative Health Services is a place where people thrive with connection to services under one roof. We provide support for individuals and families on their journey to wholeness and recovery, making us your destination of choice for behavioral healthcare in Montgomery County since 1957. We offer outstanding choices to individuals suffering with behavioral health difficulties who present in primary care (the majority of the population) as we enhance healthcare for those in treatment for mental health and/or drug and alcohol services. To co-location of primary care services along with behavioral health treatment offers significant advantages to the community. Creative Health Services is situated to develop strong collaborative partnerships and integrated care opportunities.
Job Type: Part-time
