FSP Therapist - Norwalk

The Full-Service Partnership Therapist provides field-based clinical services to adult clients and functions as a member of an assigned Full-Service Partnership team. Full-Service Partnership Therapists are expected to exercise professional judgment and discretion as a significant practitioner in the successful integration of treatment for their adult clients. This is a full-time position, on call 24/7. This position involves working designated shifts under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor.

DUTIES:
1. ACCEPTANCE OF CASES: Has a willingness to accept a variety of cases, conducts Client Outreach and engagement with other Intensive Services Team members in the effort to enroll all eligible participants referred for Intensive services.
2. ASSESSMENTS: Independently performs intake assessments and formulates diagnoses and case conceptualization using a culturally competent approach.
3. OUTCOMES: Regularly identify and complete data outcome elements in a timely manner.
4. STRENGTH BASED: Is capable of accurately identifying and building on the strengths of clients to better reach their potential.
5. THERAPY: Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence base psychotherapy interventions, and case management as needed.
6. REFERRALS: Demonstrates a sound knowledge of resources and ability to make appropriate referrals.
7. CLINICAL THEORY: Demonstrates a good understanding and use of clinical theory, interventions, and treatment concepts.
8. RESPECT: Demonstrates respect for the intrinsic value of each person, their individual differences and culture.
9. TRAVEL: Travels independently to various environments and transports client as needed (buildings with stairs, various communities, schools, etc.).
10. COLLABORATION: Regularly collaborates with Masada Staff, clients, caregivers and supports, and other members of the clinical team.
11. ETHICS: Is able to set and follow appropriate boundaries and uphold legal and ethical standards as they pertain to mental health services, maintaining professional partnerships.
12. PROBLEM SOLVING: Is able to solve problems independently with minimal supervisory direction.
13. SKILLS: Demonstrates sound written and oral skills.
14. DOCUMENTATION: Submits thorough documentation including initial assessment, progress notes and notations demonstrating frequent collaborations with treatment team members.
15. PRODUCTIVITY: Completes timely documentation of all contacts with clients and maintains productivity standards set forth by the agency Tier System and internal policies.
16. FIELD STANDARDS: Able to meet and maintain field percentage standards set forth by the contract for services and internal policies.
17. CRISIS: Ensures the safety of clients by providing direct crisis intervention and therapeutic guidance and participates in the 24-hour/day, 7-day/week on-call crisis response system; communicates critical issues to supervisor and team in a timely fashion.
18. MEETINGS: Is prompt and participates in meetings, group supervision, case presentations, and in-service training and conferences as required and scheduled.
19. CONFIDENTIALITY: Maintains strict confidentiality over all records and information related to clients.
20. OTHER: Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

1. Valid California license as a LCSW, MFT, PhD, or PsyD; or master’s degree and current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate MSW or MFT Intern, LPCC or APCC with 6 semester units or 9 quarter units focused specifically on the theory and application of marriage and family therapy in each license renewal cycle.

2. Work experience in a comparable mental health setting.

3. Valid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and a good driving record.

Excellent benefits! 

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life/AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability

Additional Incentives: Annual merit increases if earned, bonus incentives, paid jury duty, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more!