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Licensed Therapist - 887836

Family Preservation Services of Washington DC

Licensed Therapist - 887836

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Do you have the heart, desire and passion along with the knowledge, skills and abilities it takes to help children, families and individuals who are struggling with behavioral or mental health disorders? Are you a team player, understanding the holistic approach and the importance of communication and collaboration? Do you want to become part of an organization that cares about your personal and professional growth? If you have answered YES to these three questions, then we should have a conversation!

    Service Philosophy

    Family Preservation Services (FPS) provides services in the client’s own environment or human services without walls. FPS does not own or operate any hospitals or residential facilities. Clients are served in their homes, neighborhoods, and communities. FPS began offering services in the Washington, DC area in the summer of 2004. FPS is certified ad licensed by the District of Columbia Department of Behavioral health (DBH) as a specialty provider. FPS accepts referrals from all District agencies.

    FPS offers the following DBH Mental Health Rehabilitation Services:

    Community Based Intervention (CBI)

    CBI is offered in the child’s natural setting. This includes behavior support, case management, and referral to community-based sources of support. CBI services are provided to children and youth aged 6 to 21 years old and to their families.

    Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

    ACT is a specialty service that involves a multidisciplinary team approach offered in the adult’s natural setting. ACT helps those with serious and persistent mental illness. ACT help those who have not been successfully engaged in services and/or those who have not benefited from traditional mental health services. ACT services are provided to individuals aged 25 and older.

    Transitional Assertive Community Treatment (TACT)

    TACT is a subset of ACT, serves consumers from 18-29. TACT help those who have not been successfully engaged in services and/or those who have not benefited from traditional mental health services.

    Family Preservation Services (FPS) of DC a partner of Pathways by Molina is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as Licensed Therapist provides community/home based therapeutic services to adults on the ACT team. The Therapist is responsible for providing individual and/or family therapy using therapeutic interventions that are driven by the needs, wants, and desires of the client, and, as dictated by the client’s Treatment Plan. The Therapist serves as the leader, director, and coordinator of the treatment team (staff) providing services to the client. The Therapist conducts the Clinical Assessment and develops the initial Treatment Plan. The Therapist is responsible for ongoing monitoring of the Treatment Plan, the ongoing assessment of the client’s needs; and making adjustments to the Client’s Treatment Plan as needed. The Therapist is responsible for all functions related to coordinating, managing, supporting, and facilitating appropriate services to meet the needs of clients and families.

    **** Maintain the ability to work and travel throughout the community, and periodically transport clients ****

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Master’s Degree in Human Services (Counseling, Psychology, Mental Health or Social Work, etc.) and 2 years of experience working with the severely mentally ill

    Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Psychologist (PSY)

    Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance

    Bilingual Spanish preferred

    ACT, TACT or CBI experience perferred

    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% of 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!

    FPS is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.