About this role
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 clients 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 clients medication and/or need.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed and/or required.
- Collaborate with internal staff regarding clients 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.
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
- Clinical Licensure (LPC, LICSW or LMFT)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in typing, computer use, and email
- Good organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- DSM Knowledge
- Knowledge of community agencies
Benefits
What we offer:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
- State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
- Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
- Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
- Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Licensure reimbursement
- Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State University.
We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.
We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.
We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.