Description

Starting salary $65,187

 Advocates is seeking a collaborative, team oriented individual to join our Trauma Informed Team.  The Outpatient Clinician will provide comprehensive outpatient counseling/therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families in need of services in a combination of virtually and in office. Looking for candidates who welcome a creative and collaborative team atmosphere to meet the needs of individuals in the standards that represent the Advocates Way. 

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement.  We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required
Master's Degree

Additional Shift Details
Schedule includes Saturdays

Responsibilities

• Promote a balanced, healthy, safe and open environment for clients.
• Provide evaluations for children, adolescents, adults, and families
• Provide individual and family treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Coordinate collaboration and contact with client’s families, and other external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Provide outreach services, including those from schools and social service agencies, to clients as needed.
• Coordinate collaboration and contact with client’s families, as appropriate.
• Advocate for client’s needs within the program as well as with external agencies.
• Value collaboration and team based care.
• Being open and willing to expand knowledge.
• Maintain up to date client records including written evaluations, treatment plans, quarterly reviews, termination summaries and progress notes.
• Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
• Ensure that clients are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.
• Utilize a private space and ensure the environment is safe, professional, and always offers confidentiality 

Requirements

Qualifications

• MSW degree or MA in related field from an accredited college/university, and one year of experience working within an outpatient setting.
• Degree Must be eligible for LMHC or LICSW
• Must hold a valid driver's license and access to an operational and insured vehicle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill, including documentation abilities.
• Intuitive, client-centered, supportive approach.
• Ability to thrive in an independent role while offering and receiving team support. 
• Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations. 

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.