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:

• 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.
• ASSESSMENTS: Independently performs intake assessments and formulates diagnoses and case conceptualization using a culturally competent approach.
• OUTCOMES: Regularly identify and complete data outcome elements in a timely manner.
• STRENGTH BASED: Is capable of accurately identifying and building on the strengths of clients to better reach their potential.
• THERAPY: Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence base psychotherapy interventions, and case management as needed.
• REFERRALS: Demonstrates a sound knowledge of resources and ability to make appropriate referrals.
• CLINICAL THEORY: Demonstrates a good understanding and use of clinical theory, interventions, and treatment concepts.
• RESPECT: Demonstrates respect for the intrinsic value of each person, their individual differences and culture.
• TRAVEL: Travels independently to various environments and transports client as needed (buildings with stairs, various communities, schools, etc.).
• COLLABORATION: Regularly collaborates with Masada Staff, clients, caregivers and supports, and other members of the clinical team.
• 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.
• PROBLEM SOLVING: Is able to solve problems independently with minimal supervisory direction.
• SKILLS: Demonstrates sound written and oral skills.
• DOCUMENTATION: Submits thorough documentation including initial assessment, progress notes and notations demonstrating frequent collaborations with treatment team members.
• PRODUCTIVITY: Completes timely documentation of all contacts with clients and maintains productivity standards set forth by the agency Tier System and internal policies.
• FIELD STANDARDS: Able to meet and maintain field percentage standards set forth by the contract for services and internal policies.
• 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.
• MEETINGS: Is prompt and participates in meetings, group supervision, case presentations, and in-service training and conferences as required and scheduled.
• CONFIDENTIALITY: Maintains strict confidentiality over all records and information related to clients.
• OTHER: Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.