Are you interested in working with a company that values people and has a passion for service? Do you want to become part of an organization that cares about your personal and professional growth? If you have answered YES to these questions, then you should consider working for FPS!

Family Preservation Services (FPS) of North Carolina has collaborated with Pathways.

FPS of NC is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as an Outpatient Therapist. The Therapist under the direction and supervision of the Regional Director/Clinical Director is responsible for providing assessment and therapy services for adults, children and/or families. The therapist is responsible for functions of coordinating, managing, supporting and facilitating appropriate services to meet the needs of individual clients and/or families. The therapist is also responsible for the provision of case management if necessary.

SUMMARY

The Therapist, under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager and Clinical Supervisor is responsible for providing assessment and therapy services for adults, children and/or families. The therapist is responsible for functions of coordinating, managing, supporting and facilitating appropriate services to meet the needs of individual clients and/or families. The therapist is also responsible for the provision of case management if necessary. This position is based in the Henderson County Detention Center. Law enforcement experience/correctional facility experience is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluate and assess client needs. Formulate diagnoses. Provide specific recommendations for treatment. Make referrals for recommended treatment as appropriate.

Develop, coordinate and facilitate treatment planning to include formulation, reviews, and reformulations as appropriate.

Provide individual, group and/or family therapy as detailed in the client’s treatment plan.

Develop and maintain working relationships with the client, family and other treatment team members.

Coordinate discharge planning.

Complete in a timely manner, accurate clinical documentation of all services, interventions and client related activities. Maintain this documentation in accordance with standards of FPS’ file management systems.

Secure authorization of services and provide services in accordance with established timelines and regulatory requirements as dictated by the Division (MH/DD/SAS), the LME, Value Options and/or other authorizing sources as required.

Participates in after hours emergency services on-call rotation.

Meet billable expectation per pay period as established.

Provide information for court reports and other client related reports as required, and attend court as requested and/or needed.

Cooperatively and actively participate in all assigned staff and supervisory meetings as well as in service trainings and staff development activities.

Consistently maintain established productivity requirements for delivering direct, billable services to assigned clients.

Provide Community Support services or other functions of a Qualified Mental Health Professional [QMHP] as appropriate, necessary and/or required.

Cooperatively perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and Core Values of FPS.

TRAVEL

This position requires travel of approximately 10% of the time.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

A graduate of a college or university with a Master’s Degree in a human service field. The individual must hold an unrestricted license issued by a licensing board in one of the following disciplines: psychology, psychiatry, social work, or counseling.

Or

A graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in a human service field. The individual must be Provisionally Licensed by the Social Work Board or Board Eligible by the NC Counseling Board or an Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

3 years related experience and/or training, licensure preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

LCSW, LPC, LMFT

FPS is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our team members and offers the following total rewards package:

Competitive Salary

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account

Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts

Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

401 K match - "50% of the first 6% eligible compensation up to an annual maximum of $750"

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement

Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

Opportunities for advancement! As we grow, you grow with us!

FPSor any its subsidiaries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.