A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.
Clinician is responsible to provide diagnostic assessments, therapy and support services for a mixed caseload including adults, adolescents, children and families experiencing mental health issues, communication challenges or family conflict. The Clinician will be familiar with other services and resources in the community and work closely with them to provide information and support when required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Conduct Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessments, Develop and implement treatment plans based on
CDA, DSM-5
criteria, and additional assessments as needed or required by third party biller (Magellan, Regence, BlueCross/Blue Shield, etc.). 2. Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. 3. Provides individual, group and/or family therapy as needed. 4. Provides therapy services in the office or via telehealth as indicated by the Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment and Treatment plan. 4. Provides collaboration with outside agencies to facilitate client care coordination as appropriate. 5. Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment. 6. Submit billing and other related paperwork in a timely fashion as detailed in agency policy and procedures. 7. Maintain all professional licensure(s) required and provide prompt cooperation with third party credentialing for billing purposes. 8. Conduct activities related to compliance with federal and state laws related to mandated reporting, HIPPA, and the Data Privacy Act. 6 9. Adhere to professional code of ethics. 11. Observe and follow Awareness Center for Counseling's mission statement, values and policies and procedures. 10. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or the agency Executive Director. Supervisor Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Education and Certifications, Licenses, Registrations 1. Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology from Nationally Accredited University. 2. Independent licensure by Idaho board of Occupational License in good standing, as a , LMSW, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCPC 3. Must maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment with this agency to include annual CEUs. Other Qualifications 1. Must be able to work flexible schedule including evenings. 2. Must successfully complete a Department of Health and Welfare Background check 3. Must be able to work as a team member and cooperatively with community programs. 4. Must have reliable means of transportation and a valid driver's license. If you use your own vehicle for your work-related travel, must have current vehicle insurance. 5. Must have good written and oral communication skills and good organizational skills. 6. Must maintain agency, coworker, and client confidentiality and abide by the Data Privacy Act and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act.
