We are currently seeking a Licensed Therapist for a client in Maryland.

In this role, you will have a variety of objectives.

Please contact Ashley Thornton at AThornton@Nri-staffing.com

If you are excited about this role, please apply today. If you are unsure that you qualify, please apply anyway and our experienced recruiters will evaluate your application. 

We are always looking for new talent of diverse backgrounds for our clients.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Interpersonal Communication - The ability to establish rapport quickly and to communicate effectively with consumers, their family members and other providers.
• Collaboration & Teamwork- The ability to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team that includes behavioral health and primary care providers, consumers and family members.
• Screening & Assessment- The ability to conduct both brief and comprehensive developmentally appropriate screenings and assessments, and to arrange for more comprehensive assessments when indicated.
• Care Planning and Care Coordination- The ability to create and implement treatment or rehabilitation plans, and exchange information (with consent) regarding goal establishment and progress with consumers, family members and other providers.
• Intervention- The ability to provide focused treatment and recovery services, including motivational interventions and crisis intervention.
• Cultural Competence & Adaptation- The ability to provide services that are relevant to the culture of the consumer and their family. 
• Systems Oriented Practice- The ability to function effectively within the organization and the local Maryland Public Mental Health System. 
• Practice Based learning & Quality Improvement- The ability to assess and continually improve the services delivered as an individual provider and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Informatics- The ability to use information technology (EMR) to support and improve service delivery. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Therapist will meet with assigned consumers weekly, or otherwise as determined by the needs of the consumer;
• The Therapist will provide individual, family, couples and/or group therapy to consumers, based on the unique needs of each consumer in order to enhance and foster the consumer’s optimal functioning and interactions in the home and community;
• The Therapist will cooperatively complete (with the consumer and/or guardian’s input) Individual Treatment Plans, Surveys and other required assessments within the time frame stipulated by program policies and COMAR regulations;
• The Therapist will comprehensively and accurately document all services provided and submit all documentation (i.e., progress notes, ITP’s, discharge/transition summaries, billing summaries, etc.) in accordance with agency policies;
• The Therapist will attend individual and/or group clinical supervision at a frequency determined by the program supervisor and professional licensing body;
• The Therapist will participate in all mandatory meetings and trainings scheduled by the agency;
• The Therapist will communicate and coordinate with the ASO to provide consumer information and coordinate consumer treatment in order to obtain service authorizations, as required;
• The Therapist will document communication and coordination with other agencies and individuals working with the consumer (i.e., social worker, case manager, physician, probation officer, etc.) in order to provide effective and relevant treatment, through attendance at meetings, telephone consultations, written and verbal updates, etc., as required.
• The Therapist will continually assess consumer needs, service availability, diagnosis and the appropriateness of the services provided.
• The Therapist will comply with all orders and subpoenas issued by the court and update the court on consumer progress, as required.
• Clinically licensed Therapists will complete Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessments, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned in order to support consumer progress, program compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, and ATTI’s  policies and procedures.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university or college
• Must have a Maryland License (LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC, LGMFT, LCMFT).
• Active email account and internet access
• Computer literacy