Outpatient Therapist

About the Company:

Keetoowah Cherokee Treatment Services (KCTS) is a licensed treatment provider focused on recovery from substance use. It offers outpatient programs, counseling, and medication-assisted treatment in a supportive, confidential environment aimed at long-term success.

Job Summary:

The Outpatient Therapist shall perform diagnostic evaluation, clinical and treatment planning, and therapy, including individual therapy, family therapy and crisis intervention for adults, and families by telehealth, in the community, and in the office. The Therapist performs oversight and direction for clinical case and participates in all treatment team activities. The incumbent will address root cause issues and resulting behavioral and emotional maladaptation related to issues such as abuse trauma, neglect, mood disorders, anger, opposition family problems, personality disorders, and addiction issues. The Therapist will obtain information through observations, interviews, and assessments to decide the best course of action to help their client. Therapists will assist their clients by using best practice therapeutic intervention methods to help them achieve stated goals and objectives for success.

Clinical Job Duties:

• Assessing patients through detailed conversation, motivational interviewing, evaluation, and observation to determine the appropriate plan of care.
• Developing individualized comprehensive treatment plans that include counseling, medication, case management, etc. to meet patient’s specific goals and objectives.
• Administer screening and assessment questionnaires.
• Monitor and document client progress as needed.
• Conducting individual, family, clinical crisis intervention, and group counseling sessions for individuals and families.
• Attends all assigned individual and group supervision meetings.
• Participates in regular professional development training in accordance with discipline and level of skill.
• Assist patients to build strong coping strategies, then formulate and coordinate discharge and aftercare planning.
• Refer patients to any additional services needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Administrative Job Duties:

• Keep detailed psychotherapy and progress notes.
• Complete all paperwork for each patient and have it ready for the billing department by the end of the week.
• Attend departmental meetings as scheduled and directed.
• Represent Keetoowah Cherokee Treatment Services in the fostering of referral development.
• Participates in community boards, committees, or advocacy groups when required or appropriate.
• Follow all policies and procedures set forth in KCTS/Echota policy and procedures.
• Attends administrative and clinical staffing when scheduled.