Lead therapist job description

Mission:

The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our community through selfless service under the sign of love.

Summary:

The Lead Therapists Responsible for supervising the delivery of counseling services. This position is responsible for recruitment, hiring and training of all staff under their supervision. The Lead Therapists supervises all assigned program therapists within all Shelter and Community Programs. The Lead Therapist will monitor program progress, successes and challenges. Lead Therapist is responsible for providing required reports and correspondence to funding sources and the agency. The Lead Therapist will also act as a therapist by providing services to participants' onsite and/or other locations throughout the Archdiocese. The Lead Therapist will assist the Director of Counseling Services and Outreach in managing the budget, including monitoring expenses, reimbursement billing, grant writing, and fund development. The Lead Therapist acts as a representative of the Counseling Department and the agency at community meetings and events.

Position Responsibilities:

* *The Lead Therapist will be responsible for recruitment, interviewing, hiring and training new employees under their supervision. Will make recommendations for termination.
* *Clinical supervisor for all Associates and interns within the program. Train new hires and all assigned staff including agency procedures and protocols
* *Ensure the counseling program adheres to procedures and protocols of designated funding entity (i.e. Texas Pregnancy Care Network, VOCA)
* Disseminates program information to other community programs, agencies and entities by phone, mail, email, and via community meetings and events.
* Attend grant-related and collaborative meetings for counseling program
* Assist with grant proposals and present information to potential funding sources as required
* Review resumes, perform interviews and make recommendations for new hire
* Review program monthly budget, incoming revenue, and expenditures with Director of Counseling Services and Outreach
* Provide specified monthly/quarterly reports for counseling program to funding source and/or agency.
* Attendance and successful completion of a 10- day New Employee Orientation is mandated for the position. The inability to meet this requirement will conclude employment with the Agency.

Competencies:

* Focus
* Building Collaboration
* Performance Management
* Developing Others
* Leadership

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

* Education
* Master's Degree from school accredited in licensure discipline.

* Experience
* Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Licensed Clinician in individual, family, and/or group therapy.
* Experience supervising client service team is preferred

* License and Credentials
* Reliable transportation
* Valid driver license
* Valid vehicle insurance
* Licensed in one or more of the following:
* Professional Counselor (LPC)
* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
* Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

* Minimum of 5 years' experience as Licensed Clinician in counseling adults, teens, children, couples, and/or families;
* Extensive working knowledge of the process of change, and trauma informed care;
* Experience and proficiency with computer software: email, internet, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel.
* A solid grasp of public speaking
* Must be skilled in time management and ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
* Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;
* Must have good written and verbal skills;
* Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Disclaimer:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.) This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit our website at www.ccaosa.org. You must apply through our website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted.

Job Ref

2207380

Category

Behavioral Health

Job Family

Behavioral Health Therapist

Department

Hancock County HCRCA

Schedule

Full-time

Facility

Greenfield

Greenfield, IN

United States

Shift

Day Job

Hours

The Leader will have direct clinical service responsibilities during the week, including coverage needs seven (7) days per week from 10:00am - 8:00pm.

**Up to $5,000 hiring bonus for qualified applicants!**

**Join our community**

Community Health Network has an excellent opportunity available on our behavioral health outpatient team. Come be a part of a highly talented and dynamic team that's changing lives. Help us improve behavioral health services for all Hoosiers.

**Where you fit in**

The Lead Behavioral Health Therapist will maintain effective intra organizational peer relationships and manage change and problem solving with emphasis on common philosophy of care throughout the treatment continuum. You will continue to provide direct patient care, while providing clinical leadership and support to the counseling staff. This is a community based position.

**Your exceptional skills**

Your passion for helping others will help you succeed in providing effective and efficient therapy to meet the patient's needs. Your flexibility, persistence and patience will help you give your patients the best care. You motivate others and enjoy leading a team.

**Your exceptional qualifications**

+ Master's degree from an accredited college or university in mental health, social work or related field required.

+ 2 + years of experience providing mental health treatment required.

+ Valid LCSW, LMHC, LMFT or license eligibe in the State of Indiana required.

**Your life with Community**

You work hard to provide our patients with the exceptional care, and you deserve benefits to match. Community offers a unique employment package that encompasses not only your day-to-day job, but also your career.

+ The latest technology and cutting-edge research to keep you on the forefront of your field

+ Opportunities to grow your career with scholarships and tuition reimbursement

+ Recognition for your achievements

+ Competitive compensation and outstanding benefit packages

+ Flexible work-life balance

+ Serve 360 initiative that offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.

**Apply today for immediate consideration.**

**A representative and diverse workforce**

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. Caregivers play a vital role in our mission as they fulfill our PRIIDE values: Patients First. Relationships. Integrity. Inclusion. Diversity. Excellence.

Community is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, aiming to ensure that caregivers feel empowered, recognized and respected in our environment at all times. We value different perspectives by actively seeking a diverse workforce that is inclusive and equitable to all. For more information on how we work to advance diversity, equity and inclusion to provide culturally-competent care that meets your individual needs, visit eCommunity.com/diversity .

Community Health Network complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Community Health Network does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

**_** This position's salary starts at $56,000/annually; the salary increases with relevant experience and higher Education **_**
**_** New increased Rate & this position is eligible for $2,000 sign-on bonus **_**

_Are you interested in providing critical intervention to families in crisis? If so, Devereux might have the right opportunity for you! We are looking to hire a passionate individual to join our team as a Lead Therapist._

**Being a Lead Therapist has its Advantages**

As a Lead Therapist at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

+ A chance to make a significant impact in the lives of adolescents who have emotional and behavioral health needs.

+ Opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary treatment team and staffings for one of the largest non-profit behavioral health organizations in the state

+ Full, Comprehensive Benefits including low-cost, high coverage health insurance, generous time-off, retirement, non-profit student servant loan forgiveness, voluntary benefits, AND MORE!

**_What does a Lead MST Therapist do?_**

A Lead MST is an intensive family- and community-based treatment program that addresses all environments that impact high risk youth - homes and families, schools and teachers, neighborhoods and friends.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida provides programs and services for children and families. Based out of Orlando, FL; this position with the Multisystemic Therapy for youth with serious behavioral and emotional problems (MST-Psychiatric) is responsible for:

+ Conducting assessments; creating and adhering to treatment plans

+ Collaborating with families, youth, and community agency staff.

+ Participating in weekly team supervision and consultation; Therapist will function as a part of an MST and Devereux team.

+ Providing periodic on-call coverage.

+ Providing back-up clinical oversight for the program supervisor.

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**Qualifications**

**Education and Licensure:**

+ Master's degree in mental health or related field required.

+ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) _required_ .

**Ex** **perience:**

+ 2+ years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults _required_

+ Must have experience with MST _required_

**Schedule:**

+ Must be able to complete a three day new hire orientation class (Monday - Wednesday; hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day)

**Other Requirements:**

+ Valid FL State Issued Driver's license

+ Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision.

+ Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test, Physical, Physical Abilities Test, TB Test and Influenza Vaccine

+ Devereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate's understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

**Posted Date** _1 month ago_ _(9/15/2022 3:59 PM)_


**_Category_** _Clinical_

**_Position Type_** _Full-Time_

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.