Therapist

POSITION:          Therapist II-Central

                          (full-time 37.5 hours/week)

LOCATION:         Heartland Family Service

                          2101 S 42nd Street

                          Omaha, NE  68105

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF WORK:  Provide mental health and substance abuse assessment and treatment for individuals, families and groups.

PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage & Family Therapy
• 2 or more years experience
• LMHP and LADC required.  
• Valid drivers license, acceptable driving record

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• *Determines whether client is appropriate for agency services; determines needed level of care; refers (internal or external) to appropriate level of care.
• *Conducts a comprehensive pre-treatment assessment, including 5 axis diagnostic impression and treatment recommendations; refers if other services are needed.
• *Establishes a treatment plan, with client participation, which specifies treatment structure, outcomes, goals and objectives; within first 2 sessions.
• *Provides educational workshops, classes and presentations on family life and other related topics as assigned.
• *Provides counseling to individuals, couples and families in group or individual settings, within the framework of the treatment plan; monitors progress.
• *Handles cases of the highest degree of complexity.
• *Provides mental health crisis intervention as needed.
• *Is dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance.
• Meets clinical requirements of third party payers (authorizations, reviews, documentation) and provides information necessary for prompt and accurate billing.
• Maintains relationships with referral sources.
• Coordinates care when provided by multiple practitioners.
• Refers to other Heartland Family Service programs and other community services, as necessary either concurrent with services or for aftercare; follows up to complete referral.
• Completes all case documentation for clinical and billing purposes.
• Maintains clinical record, meeting established standards of timeliness and completeness.
• Is prompt and accurate in completing all required reports, statistics and other requirements.
• Displays a courteous and caring attitude at all times to the clientele, volunteers, and visitors of the Agency.
• Cooperates and collaborates with program area staff, volunteers, and other Agency staff.
• *Is dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance.
• Abides by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and requirements.
• Develops personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training   opportunities including printed material and audio and/or visual media.
• Performs other program related duties as assigned.

TO APPLY:

Send your resume to or apply in person at Heartland Family Service, 2101 S. 42 St., Omaha, NE 68105.  Attention: Human Resources.  FAX to 553-3133, Attention: Human Resources or EMAIL to snadason@heartlandfamilyservice.org  Please specify the position.  Acceptance and review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Heartland Family Service is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action United Way Agency.  Applicants requiring accommodation must notify in advance.