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.
Therapist I or II - Peer Center (Nebraska) Heartland Family Service - 3.5 Omaha, NE Job Details Full-time From $50,000 a year 17 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree Full Job Description At Heartland Family Service, we are committed to building a culture that is trauma informed and values and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We believe this allows for better service delivery and innovation, as it encourages our employees to bring various experiences and uniqueness to the workplace. Trauma Informed Care is an approach to engaging people with histories of trauma that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in their lives. Trauma Informed Care also acknowledges the effects of working with trauma survivors on our workforce and seeks to build collaborative and supportive working environments and relationships. If you believe in our mission of creating healthy families and communities, and like a fast pace, collaborative and team-oriented environment, then Heartland Family Service is the agency for you.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Unique opportunity to complete evaluations for clients who come in for support from Heartland Family Service. After completion, another therapist would be assigned to offer therapeutic support.
Compensation:
Provisional therapist starting at $50,000, higher compensation available for fully licensed/years of experience
Work Schedule:
40 hours per week Click to see benefits and company perks (https://www.heartlandfamilyservice.org/careers/)
; LADC or PCADC; CADC or substance abuse treatment experience preferred
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ability to complete evaluations with a diverse population of clients with co-occurring disorders utilizing evidence-based practices. Establishes a treatment plan, with client participation, which specifies treatment structure, outcomes, goals and objectives; within first 2 sessions. Provides counseling to individuals in group, couple, family, or individual settings, within the framework of the treatment plan and monitors progress. Completes of all case documentation for clinical and billing purposes; maintaining clinical records that meet established standards of timeliness and completeness. Handles cases of the highest degree of complexity. Collaborates with all programs within Heartland Family Service to have a better understanding of what they offer to support evaluation recommendations in Heartland's continuation of care. Is prompt and accurate in completing all required reports, statistics and other requirements. Meets clinical requirements of third-party payers (authorizations, reviews, documentation) and provides information necessary for prompt and accurate billing. Provides mental health crisis intervention as needed. Is dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance. Strive to make connections between the agency and the larger community whenever possible in order to contribute to the agency's ongoing fundraising and friend-raising efforts. Essential functions of this job are to be performed on company physical work site or designated workspace. Abides by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and requirements. Develops personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities including printed material and audio and/or visual media. Creates, maintains and shares as appropriate a dynamic self-care plan and helps interns develop appropriate work life balance. Performs other program related duties as assigned.
DENOTES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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