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Family Counseling Service

Psychotherapist

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What they do

A Music Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving music, instruments, and sound. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

$52,125 / year median in Texas

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary To provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups To provide community education and/or professional training To maintain complete, timely, meaningful, and accurate records of client sessions including therapeutic activities and client progress To provide court testimony, supervision, or other professional services as needed To be informed about community referral sources and make appropriate referrals To adhere to professional ethical standards and maintain professional license To participate in agency sponsored activities and/or events To meet standards of professionalism, work habits, personal relations and adaptability and growth as specified in general evaluation component To participate in Quality Improvement Teams Specific Duties 1. Therapeutic Practice Render direct therapy 7 appointments should be scheduled each day to allow for cancellations and no-shows Provide educational presentations as requested (staff, FLE's, seminars, United Way, media, EAP presentations, etc.) Maintain licensing requirements Adhere to professional ethics Quarterly supervision with Director of Clinical Programs or Clinical Team Lead 2. Collateral Service Provide collaboration, when appropriate, with staff, referral sources and family members of clients Provide court testimony as requested Acknowledge and resolve grievances or complaints involving this therapist Complete paperwork according to agency standards Submit and complete assigned peer review and return to Director of Clinical Programs or Clinical Team Lead Keep progress notes up to date (day of session) Complete assessments after first visit Complete treatment plan (1st visit) and have signed (3rd session) Have files in order for termination Complete termination summaries (when client not seen 90 days) 3. Additional Professional Services (as assigned by Director of Clinical Programs or Clinical Team Lead) On an individual basis therapist may be contracted for any of the following: May provide supervision for local practicum students Supervise local professionals who are working toward licensure Maintenance of a specific program ex. Sex Offenders; juvenile boot camp, senior program etc. Provide staff training 4. Community Representation Provide presentations to the community Teach other professionals about family systems and family psychotherapy Provide peer consultation to other staff members Represent Family Counseling Service in agency sponsored events Maintain professional demeanor in the community 5. Staff Development Participate in staff meetings Participate in case consultations Share materials learned in continuing education, readings, and self development Provide leadership and support to peers in case consultation and staff meetings regarding policies, procedures, programs and accreditation standards Participate in CQI process as a team member 6. Additional Responsibilities Maintain a safe, clean, accessible, and appropriate office for the needs of diverse client base Show an awareness of and sensitivity to cultural and sociological characteristics of all persons served Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Licensure:
LCSW, LMFT, LPC
Ability to work with other community resources for referral and collaboration. Ability to organize and maintain a therapeutic caseload. Ability to establish a rapport and to maintain professional boundaries and ethics. Willingness to work in high demand job that requires flexibility and creativity. Ability to use computer systems. Knowledge and Ability to work with Electronic Billing and Electronic Health Records. Ability to be a team player and work for the good of the agency. Ability to utilize knowledge of clinical/therapeutic theory to bring about behavior change. A sensitivity to and ability to respond appropriately to cultural differences of consumers. A commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems Belief in the capacity of people to grow and change
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person