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Family Therapist
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Family Therapist
Description of Agency:
Family Services of Davidson County is a non-profit agency located in Lexington, NC providing counseling, crisis intervention, and youth development programs to strengthen individuals, families, and our community. We work from a team model and Trauma-Informed Care approach to provide optimal services to our clients and to promote a healthy workplace environment.
Primary Function:
Provides comprehensive mental health assessment and ongoing counseling for individuals, families, and groups. Services are both in-office and community-based. Therapist will also serve as an advocate for clients by coordinating care with primary care physicians, school personnel, Department of Social Services social workers, and other professionals/agencies involved with the clients and their families.
Education/Experience:
· A master’s degree from an accredited school of social work or counseling program. Independent licensure in the state of North Carolina (e.g. LCMHC, LMFT, LCSW)
· Demonstrated competence as a clinician who has solid theoretical base in the helping process that includes the Family Systems approach and understanding of Trauma-informed care.
· Demonstrated ability to function as a consultant, educator, and advocate.
· Demonstrated ability to form a therapeutic alliance with clients and to possess a strong commitment to human services as a profession.
Accountability:
· Works under the direct supervision of the Director of Clinical Operations
Responsibilities:
Maintain 24 direct service hours in individual, family, and group therapy services to various populations as appropriate within the criteria for clinical services.
Maintain accurate and current records on all clients as required by the agency. This includes writing appropriate treatment plans, social histories, assessments, and electronic progress notes.
Complete in a timely fashion all necessary reports regarding services provided, time sheets and any other information requested by the agency management.
Maintain a flexible schedule to include an emergency appointment time and consults as the need dictates on a weekly basis.
When necessary, provide advocacy services in school-based care meetings and, if necessary, in civil and criminal district court.
Continue professional growth through attendance at weekly supervision, workshops, and staff meetings. This includes the use and continued growth of the professional self.
Maintain professional credentialing or licensure requirements of the specific therapist's professional field and follow their ethical guidelines.
Co-ordinate services with other community resources for our clients and advocate for them when needed.
Provide consultations to agencies and organizations that serve families or children.
Provide educational presentations to the community when requested.
General:
Promote the Family Services philosophy to the community.
Process all correspondence, time and travel sheets, and monthly reports as scheduled.
Represent agency at meetings when requested and participate in fundraising events.
Carry out any additional assignments as requested by the supervisor or director.
Benefits:
· 37.5 hour, 4-day work week
· Paid Time Off
· 403(b) Retirement Plan
· Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage (with employee contribution)
· Short-term disability insurance
· Mileage reimbursement
· Training Opportunities