Therapist Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

The Therapist will schedule, screen and complete intake interviews with clients. The Therapist will also provide individual, families, and group therapy to children and adolescences. Therapy sessions will take place in the school or at the clients’ homes in the District of Columbia. The therapist will work as a part of the school Behavioral Health Coordination Team. Employees in this position are considered essential personnel and may be required to work special events and critical incidents.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Perform intake process for all clients and provides appropriate referrals.
Develop treatment plans to establish goals and objectives for client treatment.
Conduct therapy sessions, using modalities and methods appropriate to the client and the program, to identify and discuss problems, identify solutions, work with clients to implement solutions, and model appropriate behaviors.
- Provide crisis management services as necessary.
- Maintain client documentation per required policies and procedures including assessments, contact notes, weekly billing, monthly progress notes, biannual treatment plan updates, all other clinical documentation related to the care of the client.
- Participate on the school’s Early Intervention Team and the Behavioral Health Coordination Team.

Requirements & Skills 1

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
Current D.C. license in specific discipline i.e. LICSW, LGSW, LCPC, LGPC.
At least 2 years direct service experience in a mental health setting.
Experience providing counseling to children, adolescences, and adults.
Experience providing outreach to community groups/ parents.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
- Basic computer skills in MS Office Software, web browsing, and navigation of MS Windows platform; or a willingness to be trained on developing computer skills.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and cultural responsiveness.
- Ability to work with diverse staff and client population.

Job summary 2

The qualified Therapist is a full time licensed clinician working with patients and their families. The qualified applicant will have mental health therapy provision experience.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Provide psychological evaluations/problem identification, crisis interventions, and individual, group, and/or family therapy to assigned clients.
Provide case management services to clients as needed or assigned.
Develop treatment plans; monitor treatment progress and follow-up at disposition times.
Assist clients with psychological development, social development, and rehabilitation.
Coordinate medication/medicinal needs of clients with psychiatrists, nurses, and other medical sources.
- Participate in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
- Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

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Job summary 3

Our Therapists are available to provide in-home therapy, family therapy, individual therapy, and specific therapies to address trauma and substance abuse, if needed. Therapists provides intensive care coordination and help the families to build support teams consisting of natural and formal supports.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Conducting sessions in the family’s home and community
Meeting with youth and families around their schedule
Sessions may be individual, family, or marriage therapy depending on what the family desires (therapists also receive training in EBPs as necessary to provide specialized therapies – TFCBT/ACRA)
- Developing and implementing treatment plans
- Providing after hours support to youth and families through being on-call to caseloads Monday-Friday and rotating weekend on-call duties
- Attending three weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills

Requirements & Skills 3

Master’s degree in social services field; degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy. Other degrees will have to be evaluated further to determine if they meet the qualifications.
Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position; clinical experience is preferred
- Willingness/desire to maintain an untraditional schedule
- Strong writing skills and experience with electronic documentation
- Acceptable driving record- Two or fewer moving violations within the past 36 months

Job summary 4

We are currently seeking a Therapist to join our excellent team of professionals.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Assessing and diagnosing mental health conditions
Providing psychotherapy/counseling to individuals, couples, and families
Writing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes utilizing electronic health record software
- Providing group facilitation when appropriate
- Demonstrating reliability in the areas of confidentiality, organization, documentation, patient care, time management, and overall professionalism
- Representing our company as a competent and caring provider

Requirements & Skills 4

Have a minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited graduate program
Be licensed to practice psychotherapy in the state with one of the following: LPC/LCPC, LAMFT/LMFT, LMSW/LCSW, or LC Psychologist

Job summary 5

Under general supervision, a Therapist provides mental health services, human and behavioral services in an outpatient setting. Services include, but are not limited to, evaluation and assessment, direct counseling, case management, treatment, group sessions, and trainings.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Interview and observe clients, family members, support systems and community agencies to assist in evaluation, assessment and development of treatment plan. Analyze and integrate information obtained through interviews, observations and medical/clinical records.
Identify resources and appropriate interventions; perform casework duties, as required.
Monitor clinical services to ensure achievement of treatment goals identified in treatment plan.
- Document all contacts and maintain accurate case records to support the plan.
- Participate in agency quality assurance committee and comply with requirements for periodic review of clinical records to ensure accurate recordings.
- Prepare documentation / reports to appraise the court, treatment providers and other professionals on client’s mental / behavioral status and identified needs. Maintain client statistics. Prepare / submit monthly program reports and/or quarterly letters.

Requirements & Skills 5

Bachelor's Degree
Bilingual Preferred-Spanish

Job summary 6

We are looking for a Therapist to join our team.

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Requirements & Skills 6

Masters degree in psychology, family therapy, social work or counseling related field
Must have demonstrated clinical experience in providing family assessment, group psychotherapy and education to mental health patients in acute crisis
Licensure/Certifications: LPCC, LMFT, LICSW/LGSW, LP

Job summary 7

The Therapist serves as Clinical Counselor for treatment and integrated care services such as assessment, treatment planning, case management, wellness and primary care, individual, educational and group therapy, and family therapy for patients.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Promptly and clearly communicating with staff, consumers, families, and external resources to ensure collaboration and continuity of treatment
Actively participating as a part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team
- Carrying out assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for a variety of clients
- Representing self, services, and company in a knowledgeable and professional manner
- Monitoring and coordinating follow up and aftercare as indicated

Requirements & Skills 7

Masters Degree or Doctoral Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology
Current credentials as LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, PhD, PsyD
Addiction credentials/certifications preferred but not required.
All Masters and Doctoral level therapists will be required to obtain Licensed Addictions Counselor credentials within first year.
- 3 years of clinical experience in residential substance abuse or mental health
- Trauma therapy experience preferred but not required
- Ability to pass background check, urine drug screen, and criminal records tests

Job summary 8

Provides individual, group, family or couples psychotherapy. The Therapist collaborates in a multi-disciplinary setting with other Program clinicians to provide comprehensive treatment to the client and his or her family.

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Requirements & Skills 8

Current license in the state of employment required (LP, LPCC, LMFT, LICSW, LMHC)
Individual& family psychotherapy experience required
- Must have valid driver’s license in the state of employment
- Current Basic Life Support certification required (American Heart Association) within 14 days from date of hire
- DBT experience preferred

Job summary 9

The Therapist designs and manages all of the clinical aspects of the treatment program in accordance with state standards. The Therapist is responsible for providing individual and group therapy with clients during the client’s treatment. This individual will have a caseload assigned to them and will be responsible for one on one sessions, and possibly needing to cover facilitating groups/lectures as well as. The responsibility of the position requires that this individual assist client in recognizing their behavioral illness in order to motivate clients to actively participate in their own recovery and treatment process, assisting them with learning skills, and gain knowledge to improve their lives.

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Job summary 10

We are seeking a Therapist.

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Requirements & Skills 10

A Masters degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited college/university; and
Required licenses, registrations and certifications: A valid License for LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LISW or a temporary license and under Board approved supervision for LMFT-T or LMHC-T.
Possession of a valid Drivers license within the state of residence.

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