Licensed Adult Outpatient Therapist - WellSpring (1st Shift)

Job Description: The Adult WellSpring Therapist plays an intricate part in the success of our clients in need of support services. This position meets individuals on a regular basis to ensure the treatment plans and established care plans are followed. They will assess needs and behaviors, do well checks and be the advocates of the clients medical and personal needs, defining their progress and reactions of care to the therapeutic team if needed, so plans can be adjusted. This is a full-time, salaried position that works Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

What you will be doing:

- Conduct comprehensive individual assessments on new or returning adult clients.

- Conduct individual, family and group therapy sessions.

- Assess client’s risk of suicidal/homicidal ideations.

- Maintain confidentiality of client information, treatment and records.

- Perform timely documentation of the assessment in EMR.

- Develop a treatment plan based on clinical experience and knowledge in partnership with the client.

- Present cases to psychiatrists regarding client’s medication and/or need.

- Provide crisis intervention as needed and/or required.

- Collaborate with internal staff regarding client’s progress such as Case Managers, Medical Staff, etc.

- Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

- When necessary, referral to internal or external specialists or community resources to assist the client in treatment options.

- When applicable, assist family members in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients.

- Participate in various meetings to include departmental, divisional or other meetings as required.

- Maintain current on new developments in counseling.

- Complete billing documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

- Conduct follow up with clients, internal and/or external individuals.

- Maintain Licensure.

- Locate, identify, and build relationships with unsheltered individuals.

- Provide immediate support, intervention, and connections with community programs.

- Facilitate therapy as a primary intervention.

- Utilize community resources.

- Attend Continuum of Care meeting as scheduled.

- Provide crisis intervention as necessary.

- Maintain knowledge of community resources.

- Effectively communicate with treatment team.

- Maintain up-to-date records in HMIS and Avatar.

- Complete other duties as assigned.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.