Therapist, Intake Services

Company: Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolina's (V
Location: Greenbelt
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Volunteers of America Chesapeake, we provide services in MD, DC, VA and the Carolinas, we are an affiliate under the Volunteers of America National Organization. As a whole, Volunteers of America is more than a non-profit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes more than 16,000 employees nationwide and more than 70,000 volunteers working together to help individuals who need our help the most. We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the organization. With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. Our tag line is Helping Americas most vulnerable.

JOB SUMMARY

This position will report to the Intake Supervisor and will provide service designed to meet the specific mental health needs of the identified client as they relate to their diagnosis and can be provided in-home, in-office, in-school or other approved/appropriate community setting. Outpatient therapy includes psychoeducational activities/interventions designed to assist the client of the reduction of dysfunction. Services are provided with client-centered and family-centered approaches and are delivered through intensive, time-limited, goal specific interventions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducting comprehensive psycho-social assessments
Completing National Outcome Measures (NOMS)
Providing patient counseling and support as needed
Referral to available community and local resources for needed services when such services are not available in-house
Deliver in-home or in-office services.
Continually assess client needs, service availability and appropriateness.
Provide the appropriate documentation for service delivery including service recommendations, progress notes and billing and submit documentation as specified by Medicaid and VOACC standard
Interviews patient to obtain information concerning medical history or other pertinent information.

Job Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS

Masters degree in a Social Work or related Mental Health/Human Services field

Licensed as an LCSW, LCSW-C or LCPC in the state of MD

Experience with electronic Medical/Health Records system specifically Foothold/Awards

Work cooperatively with treatment team members and the family.

The ability to multitasks and handle a non-traditional work environment.

The ability to be a self-started and work independently with limited supervision at times.

Willing to work flex hours outside the scope of the normal workday.

Must have a high level of compassion and respect for persons with special needs.

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-point, Outlook Email, and other systems i.e. electronic time punches, electronic medical records etc.

Bilingual in any language a plus.

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