Adult Intensive Therapist

At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.

The Adult Intensive Therapist will provide intensive level services, including groups, therapy, and case management, to Jefferson Center clients experiencing Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses (SPMI) and needing a higher level of care than traditional outpatient services can provide. In this role, you will provide information, education, consultation, and transition services on behalf of clients within Jefferson Center and with federal, state, and community-based agencies and resources as indicated.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field required.
• Registration with DORA required (LSW, SWC, or LPCC if not yet licensed)
• LPC or LCSW preferred
• CAS or LAC preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Driver's License Required. Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage requires applicant must be 25 years or older. Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving record as determined by our insurance carrier

Job Specific Competencies/Duties:

• Provide clinical therapy and case management services including service planning, monitoring, follow-up, linkage and crisis management for consumers
• Provide services to meet need and medical necessity in office, community, client home, and virtual settings
• Make appropriate referrals to and act as liaison with community agencies, other service providers, and natural support systems
• Collaborate with consumers, family members, and other supports in identifying strengths, cultural factors, and recovery needs for developing personalized treatment goals
• Knowledge of Stages of Change model, Motivational Interviewing techniques, risk assessments, Person Centered treatment approaches, Trauma Informed care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, and Recovery-Based Treatment practices is essential. Knowledge of DBT skills helpful but not required
• Provide assistance in developing or connecting to resources for developing social, vocational, spiritual, cultural, and leisure abilities as well as basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, medical and dental care, legal, vocational, and psychiatric services
• Maintain communication and care coordination with other Jefferson Center programs
• Engage in ongoing monitoring of consumers on assigned caseload including assessment of symptoms to prevent relapse, assessment of daily living skills (ADL's), engagement outreach, hospital discharge planning, substance use assessment, and respite service needs
• Provide services and related duties for clients on 27-65 Certification to treatment
• Assess clients for risk/lethality and coordination with crisis or emergency services when clinically indicated/medically necessary, including hospital admissions and M-1 holds
• Assist with applications for benefits in collaboration with Benefits/Navigation Team
• Participate in team meetings, clinical staffings, and clinical consultations as scheduled
• Follow ethical and clinical practice guidelines as well as Center and State Division of Mental Health standards to provide appropriate service delivery and maintain standards of care
• Participate in individual and group supervision. If unlicensed, track hours pursuant to attaining licensure.
• Assist with special projects or Center committees as indicated, desired, or assigned

Other Duties (Professional Growth/Development/Community/Relationships & Productivity Performance Measures):

• Utilize technology, such as Mend, Eleos, etc, as indicated to help maintain high quality documentation and service delivery
• Attend mandatory in-services, compliance with individualized training plan(s) as required
• Use language and behavior that promotes dignity, inclusivity, and respect with consumers, Center staff and external customers
• Provide peer consultation and leadership to support clinical/professional growth of other team members, unlicensed staff, and the team as a whole and assist with training/mentoring new hires as appropriate if licensed.
• Satisfactorily complete 90% of peer review charts needing corrections within 14 calendar days
• Complete a minimum of 90% of all documentation by the due date
• Complete a minimum of 90% of case closing within specified time frames
• Meet required number of consumer service hours as determined by Network Director and/or Clinical Manager
• Exhibit enthusiasm, courtesy, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment
• Maintain effective interpersonal relations with consumers, peers, subordinates, upper management, visitors, community partners, and the general public
• Demonstrate cultural competency/awareness/skills in working with diverse caseload and utilize Center resources/trainings as needed
• Effectively respond to client/consumer needs and problems, initiate and maintain positive interactions, and provide timely response to phone calls, email, messages, etc.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Salary Grade 51 - Master's Unlicensed Clinician $57,000 - $64,000*

Salary Grade 52 - (Licensed Clinician LCSW, LMFT, LPC) $70,000 - $77,200*

Additional Salary Information*:

• The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.*

Application Deadline: This position will remain posted until filled. We encourage applicants to apply by 5/18/2026 for priority consideration.