Job Title:        Therapist

　　Job Summary:

　　Under general supervision, the Therapist uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to perform responsible and difficult professional casework. Provides intensive therapy involving complex social problems and treatment plans. May provide a wide array of social work functions such as assessment interviews, counseling or case evaluation. Determines appropriate methods of treatment and/or provides other social services to individuals, groups or families. May also provide referrals to appropriate community services or financial assistance. Provides accurate and understandable interpretations of program guidelines via a client orientation program as well as maintains proper records according to organization, state and federal guidelines.

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　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Screen, assess, diagnose, create treatment plans and conduct therapeutic intervention with clients which may include observation of clients and/or conducting psychological testingProvide interpretation of assessment and diagnosis and ensure understanding of treatment plan which may include interpretation of medical records, as neededFormulate measurable goals and objectives in accordance with client's needsParticipate in treatment team conferences which may include other professionals, family members and referral sourcesResearch and locate available help outlets based on identified needs of the client which may include both in-house and external referralsProvides coordination of services and may participate in services as part of an interdisciplinary teamFollow up on the various services the client was referred to ensure participation and program compliance which may involve reviews conducted in clients' home or other locationReview, discuss and determine progress towards goals and formulate measure goalsDocument all services in compliance with the agency's quality assurance planReport on program progress at required intervals per funding guidelinesMaintain agency confidentiality and client's privacy in accordance to the agency's policies and proceduresMaintain currency in areas of psychosocial rehabilitation and therapeutic intervention techniquesFollow the funding sources requirements and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards applicable to the services providedConduct group therapy sessions, as neededMay sign off on patient charts, if fully licensedMay supervise interns, if fully licensedMay conduct psychological testing and substance abuse counseling as appropriate based on qualifications and assigned functional areaMay translate and interpret information for non-English speaking clients, as neededMay lead the work of others including coaching and mentoring paraprofessionals, clerical staff and internsOperate standard office equipment and use required software applicationsPerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Knowledge of:

　　Biological, psychological and sociological concepts and trendsIntermediate to advanced concepts, practices and procedures of crisis intervention techniquesCommunity resources including social services agencies and crisis intervention providersProcesses, rules and regulations of various services and funding agencies surrounding the eligibility and maintenance of the services being received

　　Skill in:

　　Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft