Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

We are looking for a master's level mental health therapist to provide individual and group psychotherapy for individuals and families in an office setting, fully supported by agency receptionists and staff. You will be working with an experienced, multi-disciplinary team in assisting adult clients regain stability in the face of a serious mental illness such as PTSD, schizophrenia and/or bi-polar I disorder. You will have the opportunity to assist your clients by:

· Coordinating with a team of full-time adult case managers who help clients obtain the physical resources and daily living skills they need to thrive and more fully benefit from therapy,

· Referring to our in-house medical team comprised of full-time psychiatrists, APRNs and RNs for medication management, as needed,

· Introducing interested clients to our Clubhouse program for skills development, socialization and recreational activities, and

· Linking clients interested in gainful work to our employment specialists who have developed a network of relationships with local employers.

Job Duties

· Complete a DSM-V guided clinical assessment

· Develop a client-centered treatment plan

· Enter documentation in the client's electronic health record in a timely manner

· Provide ongoing therapy, suicide risk assessment and intervention

· Review outcome measures to help track client progress and identify barriers to progress

· Provide approximately 25 clinical services per week

· Collaborate with team members

Job Requirements

· Graduation from a college or university with a Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, or Professional Counseling.

· Current Licensure as a LCSW, MFT, CMHC, in the State of Utah OR current License as a CSW, MFT Associate, CMHC Associate and ability to obtain full license within 2 years

· Ability to pass a Background Check.

· Valid driver's license (equivalent to Utah Class D).