JOB TITLE: Therapist

EFFECTIVE DATE: February 2024

PROGRAM: Victim Services

REPORTS TO: Director of Victim Services

FACILITY: N Crystal Lake, Victim Services Office

CITY: Lakeland

JOB STATUS: Full-time

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary:

The therapist will be responsible for providing individual and group therapy and assessment services for both adolescents and adults, while focusing specifically on the resolution of traumatic experiences such as domestic violence and sexual assault. This position requires the individual to have a master's degree in a mental health field and to have obtained their state licensure as either a LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW. The DSM is to be utilized to determine the mental health diagnosis of the child and therapeutic/clinical interventions needed.

General Expectations:

In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Fully understand and consistently exhibit all of Peace River Center's Core Values, while fostering the same with all direct reports.
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customer and vendors.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities:

• Ability to arrive/report to work on time and ready to work.
• Attend all scheduled work hours, meetings, trainings, and other PRC functions in compliance with full time PRC employment
• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group/team setting.
• Ability to show respect and communicate professionally with others.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors, as well as participate in clinical supervision of cases.
• Ability to report to work with clean hygiene.
• Ability to adhere to company /program dress code standards.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as deemed necessary through evidence based practice approaches.
• Complete ongoing progress notes and other necessary documentation through an electronic health record in a timely manner.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Make appropriate internal and external referrals.
• Conduct and complete Biopsychosocial evaluations.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
• The position requires that the individual is in compliance with productivity standards of the department.
• Position requires that the individual maintain all mental health credentials and licensure.
• Position requires that the individual maintains compliance with all PRC training requirements.
• Position may require other tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Master's degree in mental health field required.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in the mental health field.

Certifications:

• LMHC, LMFT or LCSW required.
• Professional enhancement training annually including all required PRC training

Training:

• Will be provided by PRC for organization information. Program specific training will be provided by program supervisors.
• Preference will be given to an individual with relevant training in trauma assessment and treatment.
• Complete Core Competency training for Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Position requires that the individual generally understands the psychopathology of both adults and children as it relates to the DSM diagnostic manual.
• Position requires that the individual is capable of providing mental health diagnoses using DSM criteria.
• Position requires that the individual can perform therapy with a variety of modalities to include evidence based practice approaches.
• Position requires that the individual is capable of providing treatment for co-occurring disorders or is willing to learn the required techniques and interventions to provide the therapy.
• Position requires that the individual possess a high quality of written and verbal capabilities.
• Position requires that the individual is capable of working independently with minimum supervision.
• Position requires the individual to manage one's time efficiently.
• Position requires that written documentation through an electronic health record must be completed in a timely manner.
• Position requires flexibility and the ability to prioritize various job functions.
• Position requires strong clinical documentation skills.
• Position requires the ability to deal with stressful situations or difficult people.

Safety Equipment

• Universal Precautions
• Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
• Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)

Transportation:

• Must have reliable transportation.

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

• Computer, telephone, fax/copier, TV/VCR/DVD

Supervisory Relationship(s)

• None

Work Environment:

The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.

EEO Statement

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.