Family Based Clinician
Upper Darby, Pa

It is the responsibility of the Family-Based Clinician to conduct individual therapy, assist in conducting family therapy with FBMHS clients, and receive supervisory direction from the Clinical Coordinator and any other assigned supervisor.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):

• Possess and apply knowledge of and the ability to follow agency policies and procedures to carry out the care and treatment of clients and the supervision of other staff.

• Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures.

• Provide routine, quality supervision to Family Based Counselor team members.

• Complete all personally required trainings as per Professional Development Plan.

• Submit to Human Resources all required documentation.

• Possess and apply knowledge of all laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and agency policies and procedures governing the services performed.

• Possess and apply knowledge of the standards and ethical principles of the best practices in behavioral healthcare relevant to their programs.

• Provide quality mobile services based on established best practice principles of care.

• Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, agency personnel, and the general public.

• Participate in agency committees to develop and implement program/service enhancement.

• Provide the full provision of clinically indicated services and the supporting documentation.

• Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations.

• Develop formal treatment plans and behavior management plans in consultation with the client, family, and other team members.

• Possess and apply knowledge of mental illnesses and disabilities, their symptoms, treatment, and social implications.

• Provide crisis assessment and psychological stabilization.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, progress reviews, and discharge summaries.

Minimum Experience and/or Education:

• Master’s degree in a clinical discipline (i.e. clinical or counseling, psychology, clinical social work, or human services), including two semesters of formal, supervised clinical practicum experience.

• Two years of experience in the behavioral health field, including experience with children/adolescents and/or families.

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