[Hiring] Licensed Counselor/Therapist @Growing Hope

Role Description

Therapists will provide mental health/behavioral health services to children and families, including individual and family therapy, and consult with agency staff as appropriate. Therapist will provide both community and/or telehealth services.

• Licensed therapists may perform services using a secure tele-health video platform from their home or office location.
• In-person office sessions may be required for clients within the local area when virtual sessions may not be appropriate.

Qualifications

• Must be provisionally or independently licensed in South Carolina.
• Preferred minimum of two years of experience working with children and families of various backgrounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and must maintain documentation according to SCDHHS standards.
• Trained in trauma-informed care or experience working with clients with a history of trauma preferred.
• The ability to serve younger clients with play therapy experience a plus.

Requirements

• Manage a panel of clients providing evidence-based assessment, treatment plans and therapeutic interventions.
• Develop and update clinical treatment plans in collaboration with members.
• Diligently track clients’ progress and serve as an accountability partner.
• Engage in discharge planning upon conclusion of therapy program.
• Respond to crisis situations by following established protocols and developing safety plans with clients.
• Effectively communicate with team members to address client concerns, limitations, treatment progress and other concerns.
• Collaborate with other team members to apply an integrated care model to client treatment plans.
• Provide Individual and Family therapy to children and families referred from the community or internally.
• Submit documentation of all services in accordance with regulations.
• Provide clinical consultation with agency staff as needed and appropriate.
• Communicate with Clinical Director concerning availability to accept new referrals.
• Follow all ethical standards and agency procedures for abuse reporting and crisis situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits