Pre-licensed Therapist

About the Role:

The Therapist is an integral member of Community Reach Center’s Outpatient Services. The Therapist provides direct and/or group therapeutic services to consumers and/or their families. The Therapist provides care to consumers in a manner that recognizes human potential, shows empathy, and demonstrates unconditional positive regard while promoting safety, comfort, in a therapeutic environment.

Essential Functions: 

• Provides therapy to assigned consumers and/or families of assigned consumers as appropriate
• Prepares and manages treatment plans and discharge plans
• Provides therapeutic crisis interventions as needed
• Documents interventions and program activity. Maintains accurate and timely clinical records. Maintains confidentiality of consumer records
• Utilizes measurement-based care to track success of services and support informed treatment decisions
• Empowers consumers to reach optimum level of achievement; sets positive example and provides role modeling to accomplish goals
• Facilities, and/or co-facilitates group therapy sessions following evidence-based practices
• Member of multi-disciplinary team comprised of Case Managers, Peer Support Specialist, Employment Specialist, and Medical Professionals
• Attends scheduled supervisions, team meetings, staffing’s, and professional development opportunities
• Performs other such duties as assigned within the scope of the position and program description, as well as those reflective of their experience, education and ability
• Flexible schedules with hybrid work option (in office and home)

Core Competencies:

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to adjust to changing circumstances, priorities and new challenges while remaining effective and productive. Has a willingness to learn new skills and technologies. Can handle shifts in work arrangements, evolving company strategies, and unexpected problems with a positive attitude.
• Reliability and Commitment: Demonstrates consistency and follow-through on assignments, meeting deadlines, and quality of work. Arrives on time, is prepared for meetings, communicates issues promptly, and takes responsibility for their actions by admitting and correcting mistakes. Shows commitment by being present, engaged and consistently putting forth their best effort to achieve goals.
• Communication: Demonstrates the ability to convey and receive information clearly, concisely, and in the appropriate context. Has the knowledge and skills to convey information accurately, effectively, and appropriately in various professional situations.
• Learning and Self-Development: Proactively improving one’s knowledge and skills by continuously learning, understanding personal strengths and weaknesses, identifying areas for growth, seeking feedback, and building professional relationships.
• Performance and KPI Alignment: Demonstrates accountability for role expectations by understanding and consistently working toward key performance indicators (KPIs) that have been provided by their manager and/or Human Resources. Uses KPIs to prioritize daily work, track progress, and measure outcomes over time (e.g., productivity, quality, timeliness, attendance, customer/service expectations, or other role-specific targets). Communicates proactively about barriers that may impact KPI performance, seeks clarification when expectations are unclear, and partners with leadership to develop action steps that support improvement and sustained results.
• Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook Compliance and policy and procedures (Emotional Intelligence): Demonstrates professionalism and integrity by understanding and consistently adhering to the organization’s Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook expectations. Follows workplace policies and procedures (e.g., confidentiality, respectful workplace standards, safety requirements, timekeeping, appropriate use of technology, and ethical decision-making). Seeks guidance when unsure about a policy, completes required training as assigned, and promptly reports concerns through appropriate channels. Represents the organization appropriately in interactions with coworkers, clients/customers, and community partners, maintaining conduct that supports a safe, respectful, and accountable workplace culture. The ability to self0regulate and recognize the effects of your behavior on others.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree Required from accredited program in Counseling or related field+
• Ability to register with DORA
• Bilingual preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting is required

Community Reach Center is an EEO/AAP Employer-Minorities/Women/Disabled/Protected Veterans. Apply at www.communityreachcenter.org

Schedule: 

Either 5-day workweek or 4-day workweek. Manager approval required. 

Salary Information:

Starting Salary Range:

Starting Salary Range:

$61,000-$63,000 (Unlicensed)

$71,000-$75,000 (Independently Licensed)

Eligible for $250/month Bilingual Stipend

Accepting Applications on an on-going basis