Annual salary $82K for licensed therapists plus $8k first year bonus
$72K annual salary for therapists under supervision plus $5K first year bonus
- Premium Medical, dental & vision benefits with the ZeroCard
- Retirement Savings 403(b) plan with up to 6% employer match
- Life Insurance, short & long-term disability benefits
- Employee assistance, discount and wellness programs
- Student loan repayment program options
- Up to 34 Paid days off first year
- Agency provided professional development and CEUs
- Clinical Supervision for licensure provided
Therapist ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adheres to agency policy and procedures. Also adheres to CARF and DMHSAS standards and criteria, federal and state confidentiality rules and regulations, and any special funding source requirements including Medicaid and HCA regulations.
- Supports and promotes a service environment for individuals in need of behavioral health and/or co-occurring services that is recovery focused, welcoming, and attentive to the needs of individuals who may have experienced trauma in their lives. Attends annual core competencies training in relationship to individuals with co-occurring disorders or who have experienced trauma in their lives.
- Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with supervisor and peers. Can effectively work within a team or group setting cohesively.
- Monitors eligibility status and makes application for Social Security, Title XIX (Medicaid), QMB, and other benefits the client may qualify for and seeks to assist eligible clients in the Health Home Services.
- Maintains up-to-date address, phone number, contact persons, and financial information on all clients.
- Establishes rapport with clients/families, assesses client/ family needs; organizes, plans, and delivers face-to-face client services; and conducts follow up on the outcome of services provided.
- May conduct intakes on new admissions to the agency and assessing for appropriate service needs.
- Provides clinical assessments, evaluations, treatment plans, crisis intervention, referrals and linkage with internal and external resources.
- Provides individual, family, and group counseling to assist clients with gaining insight into personal and interactive problems.
- Provide various therapeutic interventions as needed to assist consumers in identifying and overcoming barriers in their lives that may hinder them from reaching their goals.
- Teach and assist in development of problem solving and coping skills.
- Provide services therapeutic services that are recovery focused, co-occurring capable, culturally competent, welcoming, and attentive to the needs of the individuals who may have experienced trauma in their lives.
- Responsible for maintaining strictest confidentiality guidelines for interactions regarding consumer and family information.
- Provide clinical services for at least 80% of caseload.
- Utilizes the philosophy of Collaborative/Therapeutic Documentation to meet clinical record keeping documentation standards and ensure documentation is completed with the Consumer to the extent possible and all documentation is completed on the same day of the date of service.
- Responsible for seeking out supervisory assistance for additional training and to enhance skill set as needed.
- Interacts with other professionals to discuss therapy or treatment, new resources or techniques, and to share information.
- Reports and documents services in accordance with agency policy and procedures. Adheres to HOPE policy and procedure of having documentation completed by the end of the next business day.
- May be required to participate providing on-call services and carry on call cell phone for afterhours contact.
- May be required to work evening or weekend hours.
- May be required to provide services in a community setting.
- Must be able to provide client transportation using personal vehicle or agency owned van or small bus.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Therapist QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Professional license is preferred (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LADC etc.)
- Required to complete Therapeutic Options, or approved safety training and annual updates.
- May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR Certifications.
- In order to provide client transportation in private or agency vehicles, must possess current, valid Oklahoma license, meet HOPE insurance requirements. HOPE will annually obtain copy of Motor Vehicle Record from the Department of Public Safety.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write correspondence to courts, schools, etc.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to families, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to complete thorough and accurate clinical documentation and writing in a medical record chart and complete needed assessments.
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to seek out supervisory assistance for additional training when needed and make application of techniques or other skills to meet essential job duties and responsibilities.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Deep commitment to serving individuals with complex behavioral health needs with empathy, respect, and dignity.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, engage clients meaningfully, and meet them where they are-emotionally and physically.
- Ability to apply trauma-informed principles in all interactions, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.
- Skilled in navigating systems and advocating for clients to access services that promote stability, independence, and recovery.
- Comfortable working in community-based settings, including homes, shelters, hospitals, and public spaces.
- Organized and self-motivated, able to balance a full caseload while meeting documentation and billing standards.
- Collaborative team member who communicates openly, respects diverse perspectives, and contributes to a supportive work environment.
- Tech-savvy and capable of using electronic health records, documentation systems, and virtual communication platforms.
- Willingness to grow, receive feedback, and participate in ongoing training to better serve clients and uphold HOPE's mission.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CCBHC Model of Care
Family & Children's Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.
Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to:
- Increased access to care and crisis services
- Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.
- Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients
- Greater access to Social Services for clients' economic and social needs
- Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.