Overview

Job Title: Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinician

Department: Health Services

Location: Health Services Clinic

Schedule: Full Time

Compensation: Salary / Exempt

Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinician will be responsible for developing and implementing treatment plans for assigned clients.  In addition, Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinician will provide individual and family therapy and other support services to assigned clients while assisting the treatment team, in the evaluation of clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clinical case load.
• Provides counseling services for identified clients and their support network.
• Performs comprehensive formal and functional assessments.
• Implements, coordinates, monitor, documents, and evaluate measurable treatment goals.
• Maintains required productivity.
• Participates in clinical staffing for clients.
• Interacts professionally with parents, school, medical personnel, and others stakeholders with professionalism and the highest levels of interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Serves as a member of Damar Services’ interdisciplinary team.
• Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas.
• Acts as a good steward of Damar and/or client finances.
• Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and the Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Completes and updates mandatory training and other licensure related items in a timely manner.
• Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible.
• Completes incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client
• Respects the culture, diversity and rights of all clients, their families and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree required.  Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or applicable discipline preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of social work or counseling experience.  Experience working with children with challenging behaviors, developmental and/or emotional disabilities is desired.

Equipment Familiarity: Proficiency with MS Office applications including: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Certifications, Licenses or Special Training:

• LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT required.
• Trauma informed care and de-escalation training. 
• Minimum age of 21 depending on program and / or department requirements.
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification. 
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical required. 

Abilities:

• Ability to follow and execute specific verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders.