Licensed Independent Social Worker/Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

Part Time & Full Time

Overview: At Positive Generation in Christ Inc a therapist is responsible for ensuring that the medically related emotional and social needs of the consumers are met and maintained on an individual basis. Therapists will provide customized and integrated care that combines behavioral counseling and therapy, medication management, person-centered psycho-education, and other mental health services under one umbrella to help our consumers. The Therapist is responsible to execute specific interventions that will help consumers achieve the goals identified in their Individualized Treatment Plans. Substance Use treatment is the core basis of our services provided including co-occurring and mental health related diagnosis.

Duties: The Therapist is responsible for the following:

• Develop a comprehensive social history and psychosocial assessment that includes the client’s problems, strengths, and preferences; including cultural, religious, and ethnic background and implications for the treatment plan.
• Involves consumers and families in treatment planning, encouraging their attendance at case conferences or with outside providers/professionals.
• Attends scheduled case conferences and identifies and interprets psychosocial needs of consumers for inclusion in the case plan.
• Completes required clinical documentation within timelines established by applicable regulations and policies.
• Ensure the timely completion of initial and concurrent Individualized Treatment Plans in collaboration with the consumer and identified supportive persons.

Qualifications: To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification types 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, and Registrations –Licensed Mental Health verification is required. Certified competency in program based therapeutic models along with familiarity with theories, principles, and practices related to human development. Certification in Psychosocial Treatment Practices is preferred but not required. Current CPR and First Aid Certification are required.
• Criminal Background Investigation –Participate in an individual background check consisting of a: FBI Criminal Background Check, Maryland Criminal Background Check, Child Protective Service Clearance, Maryland Judiciary Clearance, and Maryland Sex Offender Registry.
• Education and Experiences –One to two (1-2) years of supervised therapy experience in a health care setting, working directly with individuals. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work or related field is required. Experience working with co-occurring and substance related diagnosis using evidence-based treatment. Minimum Licensed Mental Health credential (LICSW, LGPC,) is required.

Experience:

• therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
• substance use client: 1 year (Preferred)