The Outpatient Therapist, by definition, provides intensive therapeutic services to adults, children, and families in an office setting. Services provided by an Outpatient Therapist vary according to the individualized needs of an adult, child and/or family. Core services include the following:
1. Assessment of strengths and therapeutic needs of individuals and families. Active listening, asking questions, and exchanging information with an individual and family are critical elements of the assessment.
2. Inclusion of individual as a participant in his/her own treatment.
3. When treating children, the inclusion of parents or other caretakers as members of the treatment team and as partners in treatment. Such inclusion requires that the family actively participate, in an ongoing manner, in the formulation, development, implementation, and monitoring of treatment efforts. Such participation presumes the family’s broad knowledge about the child and the family’s intention to contribute constructively to positive outcomes.
4. When treating adults, the individual will have an active role in the treatment planning process.
5. Determination, with the individual or family, of any necessary family or natural supports or services. Development, with the other involved professionals, of a plan to obtain identified services, if needed.
6. Provision of individual, child-centered, family-focused, and family psychotherapy, as agreed upon by therapist and individual and/or family. It is expected that the Outpatient Therapist, in addressing defined problems, will utilize a strengths-based approach. Specific formats for individual and family therapy will vary according to the individualized needs of the individual, child, and/or family and may include sessions with:
- The individual;
- The child individually;
- The entire family;
- The family and a community resource – minister, Scoutmaster, community leader, mentor, other;
- The family and teacher, guidance counselor, or principal;
- Subsystems of any of the above as clinically indicated and agreed upon.
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6. Determination, in conjunction with individual and family and other involved professionals, of the clinical need for special evaluations and services, such as medication assessment by a psychiatrist, psychological testing, or other.
7. Collaboration with the individual and family and other involved professionals to develop daily routines. If needed a twenty-four-hour crisis plan. Collaboration with other involved professionals and agencies to provide unified services and continuity of care to child and family.
Minimum Staff Qualifications
A. Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related mental health discipline; or
B. Licensure in field (preferred); and
C. Experience in professional practice setting; and
D. Clinical Practicum
E. Act 33 and Act 34 clearances and FBI Clearance.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Work Location: In person
