Clinical Therapist

Steps for Change 1099 Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Therapist

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor or Executive Director

Summary: Responsible for providing therapeutic and case management services to a variety of clients at Steps For Change by performing the following duties.

• Provides individual therapy to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples.
• For clients who have acted out sexually, provide cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapies grounded in attachment theory, with a particular focus on the Good Lives Model as a framework for growth.
• Prepare Diagnostic Assessments.
• Implements and monitors client treatment plans.
• Works effectively with a team of therapists.
• Assures a strong case management experience with ability to carry a caseload 15-30 clients.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Coordinates with outside providers as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of standards, policies, laws, and rules relating to the delivery of psychological services.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, training will be provided on Steps For Change’s electronic health records system.

Master's degree (M.A. / M.S.) or higher; and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have one of the following licenses:
  Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Communication skills.
• Writing skills.
• Team orientated.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

It is the policy of Steps For Change to continue to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other…