ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the program supervisor, the Clinical Therapist is responsible for the following:
•        Performs intake assessments.
•        Formulates Client Treatment Plans.
•        Provides direct clinical work and therapeutic services to clients using a team and community-based approach.
•        Fills out and maintains client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
•        Continually assesses the needs and symptoms of clients, formulating diagnosis, gathering history, and determining the most appropriate method(s) of providing treatment.
•        Accurately documents all work with clients as measured by QA standards.
•        Monitors and maintains documentation of client services, ensuring compliance with Agency policies and procedures, DMH contract and other related agencies standards and guidelines.
•        Submits timely documentation (progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, notes to chart) as outlined in policy.
•        Participates in clinical/case supervision by coming prepared to discuss current caseload, documentation and productivity; accepts constructive feedback and direction; and puts feedback into clinical and therapeutic practice with clients.
•        Establishes and maintains rapport and effective working relationships with clients; works effectively within the Agency and community.
•        Maintains knowledge of program standards and policies as developed by VIP-CMHC and other governing bodies.
•        Maintains confidentiality over all information regarding clients, families, and operations of the Agency.
•        Maintains professional relationship with clients, staff, and other outside stake holders at all times and exercises good judgment in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
•        Participates in VIP in-service training programs.
•        Performs other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
•        Ph.D/Psy.D/MSW/MFT degree from an accredited university.
•        Must be fluent in English and Spanish.
•        Strong clinical and communication skills.
•        The ability to relate effectively and professionally with children, supervisor, co-workers and staff.
•        Strong computer skills, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and web-based Electronic Health Record software (CareLogic).
•        Well organized, detail oriented and skilled with time/task management, able to adapt to frequent changes.
•        Working knowledge of community resources that address the special needs of the client base.
•        Ability to provide field-based work.
•        Strong problem-solving skills.

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