Outpatient Clinician

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct assigned intake assessments for counseling completing all required paperwork.
• Provide individual family and/or multisystems therapy for assigned clients.
• Maintain appropriate and timely progress notes and files on each client.
• Participate in biweekly individual supervision with the Outpatient Clinical Supervisor.
• Participate in bimonthly group team meetings presenting on cases and clinical topics as required. Participation includes the sharing of ideas feedback and department planning. Seek and solicit feedback as needed.
• Continually assess clients needs and make appropriate referrals if additional services or a more intensive level of care is needed.
• Develop Treatment Plans Quarterly Reviews Discharge Summaries Clinical Progress Notes and other documents as required by contract.
• Coordinate the transfer/discharge process for the client and family informing Outreach Clinical Supervisor and necessary support staff of projected transfer/discharge goals.
• Monitor the quality of overall treatment services to clients on their caseload; and evaluate the adequacy of these services to meet treatment objectives. Communicate effectively with Wedgwoods Psychiatric services regarding clinical as well as case management/financial issues as needs arise.
• Respect others and understand their needs and feelings regardless of race social ethnic economic and religious background; have an attitude and aptitude for providing nurturance being patient and accepting others.
• Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employees roles and functions.
• Professional Growth
• Utilize educational opportunities and resources offered by the agency and through the profession for continued development of skills and clinical expertise.
• Use the knowledge and skills of his/her supervisor to increase both counseling and administrative skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in Social Work Psychology or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience providing individual family and group counseling preferred.
• Required to provide proof of limited or full license in one of the following areas: Social Work Psychology Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal purpose and objectives of the agency.