Mental Health Therapist

To evaluate, treat, and diagnose clients who have a mental health disorder or dually-diagnosed

Schedule or assist with the scheduling of clinical and/or support staff to ensure adequate coverage during all shifts

Continue special training in areas designated by the Supervisor

Keep records such as bio-psycho-history & assessments, evaluations and keep client case records current according to the established guidelines

Attend, participate, and when necessary, facilitate special events, such as retreats, trips, workshops,

Be a role model for pro-social behaviors

Be available for weekend and/or evening duty

Be responsible for a full client caseload and act as a lead counselor

Attend all staff meetings and attend functions and/or meetings when the Supervisor is not available

Support and demonstrate adherence to Gaudenzia’s Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and all personnel policies and procedures

Be responsible for re-entry residents or others needing advanced care

Maintain a valid driver’s license and appropriate professional certificates and credentials

Be responsible for orientation of new staff members when the Supervisor is not available

Moderate special groups such as marathons, extended groups, family meetings, workshops or presentations

• Advanced knowledge of the basic principles, philosophies, practices, and procedures involved at Gaudenzia
• Ability to assess and diagnose mental illnesses using current diagnostic criteria
• Advanced knowledge of the bio-psycho-social characteristics and manifestations of chemical dependency and/or mental illness
• Advanced knowledge of individual and group behavior and the effective ways of working with people to produce on-going recovery
• Advanced ability to work effectively with people, aid them in adjusting to their specific problems
• Advanced ability to identify the needs of clients and to gain their confidence and cooperation in assisting them to obtain their goals
• Advanced ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, other members of staff, outside agencies, institutions, and the general public
• Ability to successfully work with others from various cultures and backgrounds
• Significant knowledge of facility and/or levels, their primary functions and an understanding of why the residents move from one level to another
• Significant knowledge and experiences in running groups, seminars, meetings and/or specialized therapeutic groups and activities

Basic knowledge of supervisory and training techniques and a demonstrated ability to carry out such responsibilities

Qualifications

Qualifications For This Role:

Delaware Education/ Licensure Requirements:

• Must possess a Master’s Degree and an independent license to practice such as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCADC

Maryland Education/ Licensure Requirements:

• Must possess a Master’s Degree and independent license to practice such as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LGADC, LGPC, LCADC, and/ or LCPC.

Pennsylvania Education/ Licensure Requirements:

Must possess a Master’s Degree and an independent license to practice such as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCADC