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Job type full-time
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Level
Experienced
Job location
Silver spring clinic - silver spring, md
Remote type
Optional work from home
Position type
Full time
Education level
Graduate degree
Job shift
Any
Job category
Nonprofit - social services job details
Mary`s center is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (dei) within our organization and the communities we serveWe embrace diversity of experiences, ideas, and individuals, and seek to bring a diverse group of candidates to the table.
Important note: mary’s center is mandating the covid-19 vaccine for all staff, except for those that demonstrate an approved medical or religious exception.
The mental health therapist is responsible for the coordination of service delivery to clients with mental health concerns and in providing the following core services: diagnostic and assessment and individual, and family therapyThis mental health therapist will also be working with high school students on a virtual platformIndividuals who have their lmsw or lcsw-c and spanish speaking are highly encouraged to apply.
Essential duties and responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Explain worker’s role, responsibilities and client’s rights, including confidentiality and mandated reporting
Complete a diagnostic and assessment on all clients referred, gathering information from referral source, client chart and other pertinent sources, including family members and past providers of care
Determine 5- axis dsm v diagnoses
Complete treatment plan and authorizations for services as required by individual insurance payers.
Provide individual, and family therapy to assist clients in their insight development and achievement of personal goals through treatment planning process
Document all contacts, referrals and other necessary information
Maintain client records that are accurate, comprehensive and adhere to documentation policies and billing timelines.
Meet weekly productivity standards as set by director.
Engage families and significant others as needed to support treatment goals.
Apply crisis management skills when necessary to stabilize clients.
Maintain monthly statistics and provide reports as needed to program director
Participate in weekly case reviews of clients in peer group supervision
Accept cultural diversity and integrate the family’s values and culture into initial conversations
Participate in the weekly 24 hour on-call rotation schedule
Identify and participate in other trainings or committees that can further enhance professional growth
(licensed staff only) opportunities to provide clinical supervision to licensed graduate social workers, interns and others, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the program director and the senior director of behavioral health operations.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability requiredReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education – requires a masters degree in social workIndividuals must have their lmsw or lcsw-cBilingual in english/spanish is preferred.
Experience – must have 3 years of relevant experience providing therapy to child/youth, families, adultsThe ability to communicate proficiently in english used by the target client population is requiredWorking knowledge of windows and word; knowledge of patient confidentiality issues and hipaa compliance/regulation are essentialValid driver’s license needed.
Physical demands – regularly required to sit; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear; must be able to lift objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Work environment – mostly in a typical office and/or home setting with quiet to moderate noise levelMay be exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity due to outside weather conditions.
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a resume and cover letter, in addition to answering all questions included within the application
