Outpatient Clinician

Reports to: Director of Outpatient Services/Director of Emergency Services/Supervisor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary:

The Outpatient Clinician will provide comprehensive outpatient counseling/therapy to children, adults and families in need of services.

Essential Functions:

• Provide evaluations to children, adults and families.
• Provide individual and family treatment to children, adults and families.
• Provide consultation to schools and social service agencies as needed.
• Provide outreach services to clients as needed.
• Maintain up to date client records including written evaluations, treatment plans, quarterly reviews, termination summaries and progress notes.
• Coordinate home visits and maintain contact with client's families, as appropriate.
• Advocate for client's needs within the program as well as with external agencies.
• Ensure that clients are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy.
• Attendance at supervision and staff meetings.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the agency's policies and procedures.
• Strictly follow all agency Performance Standards.

Please note: The essential functions listed in this section are not limited only to the tasks listed and may include other duties as assigned.

Qualification/Education/Experience/Personal Characteristics:

• MSW degree or MA in related field from an accredited college/university.
• One year of experience working within an outpatient setting.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to Advocates values and mission.
• Must have valid driver's license and access to auto.
• Ability to read and speak English.

Physical Demands:

General requirements: Full upper extremity range of motion, full lower extremity range of motion

Continuous: Hearing, talking