Description Position Description for Pre-Licensed Therapist Approved Date: Revised Date: 4/9/2007 FLSA Status: Salary Grade: Non-Exempt 20 1/13/2021 Program Clinical Supervisor/ Program Director Location: Typically Reports to: Summary Ensure mental health treatment services are provided in a way that maximizes client independence and family empowerment. Provideindividual and group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Provides crisis intervention consultation and other activities directly related to the interventions process Provides individual (adult and children), group and family therapy Provides occupational, education, and other information to enable individual to formulate realistic educational and vocational plans Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning Participates in program development and staff in-services Participates in staff meetings as required Performs administrative functions consistent with the needs of the program Conducts counseling or therapeutic interviews to assist individual to gain insight into personal problems, define goals, and plan action reflecting interest, abilities, andneeds Documents in medical record according to requirements of company and regulatory agencies Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling or may refer to other specialist or institutions Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients Follows up results of counseling to determine reliability and validity of treatment used May be required to provide a minimum number of hours weekly, as specified by supervisor or director May provide consultation/education to community service clubs, organizations, school districts, human service agencies, hospitals, and various county departments May provide linkages to intensive interventions to develop skills aimed at mediating the effects of mental crisis, trauma, or depression May teach various educational classes (parenting, domestic violence, anger management, etc.) and provide on- site therapy in schools Monthly Productivity Requirement is 100 hours or as determined by supervisor/program May be required to spend up to 80% of time counseling individual (adult and children), groupand family therapy; students or working with parents/caretakers on and/or off-site Transport clients to accommodate community relationships. Use of personal car or vehicle is required May handle as assigned of On-Call Phone / After Hours duties Other duties as assigned ornecessary to support the client, program and the company Recovery Requirements Provide the best customer care possible Identify and build upon the strenghts of consumers, coworkers, and the communities we serve Support consumers steps towards Recovery and Wellness Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our consumers 1 of 2 | P a g e Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our consumers and establishes our leadership in the industry Research and utilize our industrys best practices and analyze our own servies to ensure the best possible outcomes Level of Supervision Given Does not supervise others Received Works under direct supervision Education/Licensing Requirements Education and/or Experience Masters degree from accredited school in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must be registered as a MFT Intern or Social Worker Associate Proof of: valid California drivers license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required Knowledge, Skills and Experience Minimum of two years experience with mental health patients (inpatient and outpatient) Must have direct clinical, case management experience and knowledge regarding rehabilitation philosophy Strong clinical and interpersonal skills, and excellent written and verbal skills Intermediate PC skills required Physical Requirements Office Environment (not remote position). Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking; May be required to lift up to 20 pounds Requires significant use of computer, tablet, phone and/or general office equipment Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone Will require off-site travel 20% - local and out of state (meetinng, county and/or client needs) Will use personal car or vehicle as required for travel and/or transportation. Not remote position. Will travel for meetings, training, etc. as needed. However, not remote position. Decision Making Responsibilities Responsible for recommending treatment plans for clients, reacting decisively in emergency situations and crisis intervention as needed Position Description for Pre-Licensed Therapist ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT FOR POSITION DESCRIPTION By signing below, I acknowledge that I have received a copy of my position description and confirm that I understand and meet all requirements and expectations outlined in the description. 2 of 2 | P a g e Employee Signature Print Name Date Location Name Position Title * I understand that the Company reserves the right to amend, interpret, modify, or change any portion of this job description at any time. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified.Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties and responsibilities at any time.