Children & Family Clinical Therapist (Hybrid) - DCMH 2124
Job Description
Job Description
Preventive Measures, LLC is looking for a Children & Family Clinical Therapist to join our team within the Maryland and Washington DC area!
Summary: The Children and Family Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, counseling, and supportive services for a diverse population in a fast-paced Mental Health Rehabilitative Core Service Agency. The therapist will maintain a caseload that includes children/adolescents ages 8-17, or a combination of both. They are deeply familiar with other services and resources within the community and work closely with them to provide information and support when required.
Average Caseload: 10-20 clients
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Detail-Oriented, highly organized, flexible, strong oral and written communication in English, strong interpersonal skills, technologically competent
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Provide evidence-based psychotherapy for clients who present with various concerns such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma and adjustment disorders
- Coordinate with inter-agency program providers to deliver comprehensive care for clients
- Prepare discharge summaries
- Provide therapy for each client on caseload in an individual, family or group modality
- Make referrals and collaborate with referral sources regarding client progress
- Conduct clinical assessments and create person-centered treatment plans
- Maintain and submit all clinical documentation with clients within 48 hours of completing the service
- Provide emergency support as needed in accordance with the after-hours on-call schedule
- Attend all scheduled programmatic meetings (e.g., clinical supervision, staff meetings, etc.)
- All other clinical tasks as assigned
Job Specifications:
- Master’s Degree in a human services related field
- Licensed in the District of Columbia in one of the following licenses (LGPC, LGSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, APRN and/or RN)
- Two years minimum of direct-care clinical services with individuals with mental health diagnoses
- Must be familiar or willing to be trained on EMR systems
Preventive Measures is a DC Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) Approved Site
Preventive Measures is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of and passing all job-related clearances, background checks and regulated requirements as applicable and permissible by law.