Psychotherapist

6 days ago

Baxter, United States Autism Matters Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout Autism Matters
Come join our team of passionate, dedicated professionals supporting meaningful outcomes for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Autism Matters is a 100% employee-owned corporation offering center-based services for families and children with ASD and other diagnoses. As the premier Autism Clinic serving rural Minnesota, we help children achieve meaningful outcomes by combining our expertise in Speech-Language, Occupational, Psychological, and Behavior therapies. We have clinics in Rogers, Cambridge, and Baxter and are excited for our continued growth. We are always looking for skilled, caring professionals to join our team and make a difference the lives of the clients and families we serve

Job Description
The role of the Psychotherapist at Autism Matters is to provide direct, one-on-one high-quality behavior therapy or psychotherapy to a caseload of up to 25 clients with a mental health diagnosis. A Psychotherapist is responsible for directing treatment under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services.

Qualifications and Education Requirements
  • Masters in related field.
  • License eligibility in the mental health field.
  • 2 years of experience working with individuals (preferred).
  • Experience providing individual skills and psychotherapy (preferred).
Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Collect information about clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
  • Counsel clients, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
  • Document client information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
  • Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, or vocational development and adjustment.
  • Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, or needs.
  • Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.
  • Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy.
  • Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
  • Consult with or provide consultation to other doctors, therapists, or clinicians regarding client care.
  • Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary.
  • Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, or personalities.
  • Advise clients on how they could be helped by counseling.
  • Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
  • Consult with other professionals, agencies, or universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources or techniques, and to share occupational information.
  • Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.
  • Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, or journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, or develop approaches to treatment.
  • Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
  • Provide consulting services, including educational programs, outreach programs, or prevention talks to schools, social service agencies, businesses, or the general public.
  • Provide occupational, educational, or other information to individuals so that they can make educational or vocational plans.
  • Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
  • Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
  • Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.
  • Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms or community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.
  • Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.
  • Prepare written evaluations of individuals' psychological competence for court hearings.
  • Upholds company values of being client-focused, ethical, supportive, dedicated, and having integrity.
  • Supervise and train interns, clinicians in training, and other counselors.
  • Please note that this position involves physical activity such as near constant standing, bending, lifting, and assisting clients with prompting.
Autism Matters offers a competitive benefits package including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401k plan, comprehensive health insurance, ESST, paid time off, performance-based bonus plan, and professional development opportunities. The compensation range for this nonexempt position is $18 - $25 per hour depending on experience. 

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