Dallas Therapeutic Services Associate Private Practice Therapist (LMSW) Irving, TX · Remote · Full time Company website

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Position: Associate Therapist (LMSW)

The Associate Therapist will provide individual and/or couples/relationship/family therapy services under the supervision of a licensed clinical supervisor. This role offers valuable experience in delivering evidence-based therapy, while ensuring guidance and support from a supervisor. The Associate Therapist is expected to gradually build client retention and clinical proficiency. In this capacity, you will perform duties and responsibilities that are consistent with an associate-level position, as outlined below. You will report directly to a Staff Supervisory Therapist, who will provide regular supervision and feedback to support your professional growth.

Responsibilities of the Associate Therapist:

• Client Care and Therapy Sessions
• Conduct a minimum of 23 supervised therapy sessions per week, unless otherwise discussed [expectation upon reaching full caseload].
• Facilitate individual therapy sessions, adapting evidence-based approaches under supervision to address clients' unique needs and goals.
• Perform assessments and develop treatment plans, with supervisor guidance, that address clients' mental health concerns.
• Create a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to share their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
• Treatment Planning and Intervention
• Collaborate with clients, under supervision, to set treatment goals and monitor progress.
• Apply various therapeutic modalities, emphasizing evidence-based practices, with guidance.
• Regularly assess client progress, adjusting strategies in collaboration with the supervisor to enhance treatment efficacy.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client records, including session notes, assessments, and treatment plans, in compliance with organizational and ethical standards.
• Ensure all documentation is reviewed by your supervisor.
• Collaborative and Ethical Practice
• Communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals when coordinating care, under supervisor oversight.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards as set forth by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) or relevant licensing body, seeking supervisor guidance for ethical decision-making as needed.
• Commit to a stigma-free and inclusive approach to care, embodying DTS’s values of diversity, empathy, authenticity, and safety.
• Professional Development
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including regular individual and group supervision sessions with your clinical supervisor.
• Stay informed of developments in evidence-based therapies, bringing new ideas to supervision for potential integration into your practice.
• Actively participate in team meetings, case consultations, and in-service training as part of your growth as a clinician.
• Seek consultation or supervision in challenging cases and crisis interventions to build skills in effective clinical responses.
• Additional Duties
• Participate in duties or projects that support DTS’s mission, vision, and values, as may be assigned by your supervisor.