Behavioral Health Therapist

Role Overview

The First Episode Psychosis and Outpatient Clinician provides assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic services to individuals experiencing behavioral health concerns. This shared position serves youth and young adults experiencing first episode psychosis through the Ascent program and individuals receiving traditional outpatient services.

As a member of Ascent's multidisciplinary Coordinated Specialty Care team, the clinician provides individualized, recovery-oriented treatment that supports symptom management, family engagement, relationships, and participation in school, employment, and community life. The clinician also maintains an outpatient caseload, providing treatment for mental health and co-occurring substance use concerns.

Essential Duties

• Complete clinical assessments and contribute to determining treatment needs and appropriateness for Ascent services.
• Provide individual and family therapy, psychoeducation, and group services as indicated.
• Develop collaborative treatment plans that reflect each participant's strengths, preferences, developmental needs, and recovery goals.
• Support engagement through outreach, relationship building, and coordination with participants and their identified supports.
• Collaborate with psychiatric providers, case management, supported employment and education services, peer support, and other team members.
• Involve families and other natural supports with appropriate consent.
• Participate in team meetings, treatment reviews, specialized training, and activities supporting fidelity to the Coordinated Specialty Care model.
• Coordinate transitions between Ascent, outpatient services, and other levels of care.
• Facilitate referrals and transitions based on clinical needs.
• Assess and respond to clinical risk, develop collaborative safety plans, and coordinate crisis support when needed.
• Provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, person-centered care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation consistent with organizational requirements.
• Participate in supervision, consultation, and professional development.
• Manage scheduling and caseload responsibilities to support access, continuity of care, and productivity expectations.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow professional ethical standards and organizational policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Applicable professional registration or credentials necessary to practice in the role.
• Ability to complete clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide therapeutic services.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent). Candidates working toward licensure are encouraged to apply.
• One to three years of relevant clinical experience.
• Experience working with adolescents, young adults, families, or individuals experiencing psychosis.
• Experience treating mental health and co-occurring substance use concerns.
• Familiarity with Coordinated Specialty Care, early psychosis intervention, and cognitive behavioral approaches for psychosis.
• Bilingual/bi-cultural.