Therapist

at  Ascension Recovery Services

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Screens and evaluates individuals to plan and administer therapeutic treatment.
• Consults external community providers concerning treatment plans and for coordination of care, as required Administers biopsychosocial assessments.
• Delivers therapeutic services using evidence based, best practice (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interview, Trauma Focused-CBT) approach with individuals, families and groups as determined by their treatment plan.
• Completes accurate, timely clinical documentation consistent with agency standards, rules and regulations, including diagnosis using the DSM V.
• Complete annual training requirements to develop professional skills and abilities.
• Creates individualized treatment plan in collaboration with the client.
• Maintains professional standards and follows the treatment policies and procedures of the facility, and of the federal, state, and local regulations.
• Attends regular staff meetings and in-service trainings for clinical personnel.
• Provides progress reports to the courts, probation departments, families, and referral sources when appropriate.
• Advocates for the client and the family.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Lead Therapist.
• Supervise interns/volunteers.
• Promote and adhere to the workplace values of integrity, respect, trust, teamwork, quality, and excellence.
• Ability to have clinical on-call responsibility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES, AND LICENSES:

• Master’s degree in social sciences, behavioral health or other relevant field required

Please refer the Job description for details