The Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing mental health support and traumainformed care to an incarcerated population. This role involves working with a diverse group of clients many of whom have experienced significant trauma. Candidates should be skilled in using evidencebased therapeutic approaches with a focus on traumainformed care. Therapists will collaborate with clients to identify mental health concerns develop individualized treatment plans and implement interventions aimed at promoting healing increasing prosocial behavior and preparing clients for successful reintegration into society.
Essential Functions:
- Provide individual group and family therapy to incarcerated individuals addressing the root causes of trauma and mental health challenges.
- Diagnose clients with behavioral and mental health disorders in alignment with DSMV diagnostic criteria.
- Work collaboratively with clients and supervisors to identify mental health concerns develop personalized treatment plans and implement evidencebased interventions to foster healing encourage prosocial behavior and support successful reintegration into society.
- Maintain limitedpermit status in good standing with New York State.
- Adhere to professional ethics and maintain clear boundaries regarding client care and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrate reliability and consistency with attendance and punctuality.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with program and state regulations.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and training to remain current with best practices particularly in traumainformed care and rehabilitation.
- Foster positive working relationships with colleagues and staff across the organization.
This job description outlines essential duties required functions and qualifications for the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
Requirements
Requirements
Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling
LPMHC
All applicants must be fluent in English
Strong assessment and treatment planning skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficient with technology
Requirements Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling LP-MHC All applicants must be fluent in English Strong assessment and treatment planning skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficient with technology
Education
Therapist