Clinical Therapist-Child and Adolescent

Summary: Our Clinical Therapists are pivotal in delivering integrated mental health and substance abuse services to a diverse clientele, including both children and adolescents. In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat mental health and substance-related disorders using a range of evidence-based therapies. Your expertise will help tailor individualized treatment plans that address the unique challenges of each client, contributing significantly to their recovery and overall well-being. Primary Job Responsibilities: - Demonstrates strong clinical judgement in assessments, application of diagnostic criteria, clinical formulations, and sound triage decisions - Performs thorough biopsychosocial assessment and develop and implement client driven treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to client needs and goals. - Conduct diagnostic evaluations to understand client needs and challenges. - Provide individual, family, and group therapy sessions to address various mental health conditions such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, and more. - Continually assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing treatments. - Maintain confidential records of client interactions, progress notes, and treatment plans. - Submit all clinical documentation within 48 hours of completing the service. - Prepare discharge summaries. - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, APRNs, case managers, and community resources, to coordinate care and advocate for client needs. - Participate in regular team multidisciplinary meetings and case conferences to discuss cases, share clinical insight, and enhance treatment strategies. - Engage in ongoing professional development and training. - Provide crisis intervention services as needed. - Educate clients and their families about mental health issues and coping mechanisms. - All other clinical tasks within reason as assigned. Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field. - Current, valid state licensure as a clinical psychologist, LCSW, LPC,LMFT or Associate licensure (LMSW, LAPC, AMFT). - Minimum of two years experience in clinical therapy, with demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessment and treatment. - Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation software. - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a therapeutic alliance and work effectively with diverse populations. - Commitment to ethical practice and adherence to all professional and legal confidentiality guidelines. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. **Competencies:** • **Do the Right Thing** – Doing what’s right starts with integrity. It means being honest about your actions, your intentions, and how you treat people—especially when no one’s watching. • **Own It** – Everyone has a part. If you’ve been trusted with something, it’s because it’s yours to manage. When we all take care of our piece, everything runs like it should. • **Serve First** – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. • **Choose Solutions** – You always have a choice. Our strength is in choosing what moves us forward. Be someone who solves, and choose what helps, not what hurts. • **Lead with Respect** – You can’t lead others if you don’t respect yourself first. Respect shows up in how we speak, how we act, and how we care for people. Leadership starts inside. • **Commit to the Goal** – The plan might shift. The process might change. People might come and go. But the goal stays the goal. Get there—and make sure we’re getting there together