VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA·Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The therapist is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment plans for clients of all ages. They provide individual, group, and family therapy while maintaining detailed records in compliance with state and accreditation policies.
The Outpatient Treatment Licensed Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive assessments and developing an Individualized Treatment Plan for each client on the therapist's caseload, and providing individual, group, and family therapy as indicated in an office setting. The Licensed Outpatient Therapist will ensure that the Individualized Treatment Plan is in1plemented and reviewed in accordance with all state, accreditation, and programmatic policies and procedures. The therapist, under the supervision of the Outpatient Treatment Division Director, will assure the effective provision of evidence-based and best practice clinical intervention to individuals of all ages served by Reilly Counseling Center, in order to assure the most holistic and integrated care possible.
Essential Functions
Provide evidence-based and best practice mental health counseling services to individuals of all ages.
Provide comprehensive assessments of clients served by Reilly Center Outpatient Treatment to identify individualized needs and frequency of counseling services to be provided.
Develop and implement an Individualized Treatment Plan for clients.
Collaborate with the client or caregiver to ensure all needs within the family system are identified and addressed.
Communicate effectively with the Director, guardians, case workers, and clients to assure that clients receive appropriate services and, if indicated, referrals for additional community services.
Complete and maintain client records in accordance with federal, state, accreditation, and programmatic policies and procedures.
Complete all referral documentation, insurance authorizations, and initiation of services as defined by the Reilly Center Outpatient Treatment Program policies.
Along with other team members, cultivate referral source locations in the community for potential clientele for Outpatient Treatment.
Provide advocacy for client's rights in utilization and interaction with community health, education, employment, and welfare systems.
Participate in reviews of policy and procedure for the Reilly Center Outpatient Treatment Program and advocate for necessary changes, when appropriate.
Participate in clinical peer supervision with other members of the Reilly Center Outpatient Treatment team.
Competencies
Must demonstrate an understanding of and passion for ethical standards and codes of conduct in every aspect of the job.
Must demonstrate the ability to establish effective rapport with clients of all ages, families, foster families, funding agency staff, and community providers.
Must demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based, trauma-based clinical practices, and a willingness to participate in training and continuing education in order to learn and grow as a clinician.
Must demonstrate strong therapeutic skills to provide individual, group, and family counseling to clients, and a passion for helping others.
Must demonstrate professionalism and integrity in working with peers, colleagues, and clients.
Required Education and Experience
Must possess a Master's Degree in a mental health field and be licensed with a Louisiana state licensing board (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
Must have a minimum of one year of experience working with at-risk children and families.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee can sometimes be exposed to weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in a mental health field and be licensed in Louisiana as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. A minimum of one year of experience working with at-risk children and families is required.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Louisiana are often driven by ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can support individuals with serious mental illness in community and outpatient settings. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for active Louisiana licensure, at least two years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license, while benefits such as dental, vision, paid holidays, sick leave, and an employee assistance program may help offset the workload. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and driver’s license are current, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
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