Associate Therapist II - FT Flex Schedule

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Associate Therapists provide individual, family and group therapy sessions for clients in an Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization mental health facility, under the supervision of fully licensed therapists. Associate Therapists assess the therapeutic needs of clients, develop appropriate treatment plans, and facilitate group, family and individual therapy sessions. The position collaborates with clients, team members, external clinical partners and family members, as appropriate, to coordinate care throughout the treatment process. Pasadena Villa Outpatient Pittsburgh specializes in treating adults (18+) with anxiety, mood disorders, and personality disorders. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and high-quality individualized psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care for adults with severe and persistent mental illness while enhancing social functioning in real-world settings. Providing outpatient care Monday through Friday, we offer exceptional benefits, development opportunities, professional training, and much more. Join our team! Be part of our amazing vision of changing lives empowering each client’s inherent strengths making a difference in countless lives, while being part of a larger nationwide network that is growing each day!

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling or psychology.
Holds a provisional clinical license in good standing, within the state of PA.
Minimum of 2 years’ of experience working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis.
Requires clearance of TB test, criminal background check clearance, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to complete within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

Facilitates group and individual therapy sessions in accordance with the clinical program schedule.
Completes session notes, contact logs, discharge plans and other reports in compliance with State, accrediting bodies, quality guidelines and payor source guidelines.
Facilitates specialized groups as assigned based on education, training, and experience.
Selects appropriate interventions to meet the clinical needs of individual clients.
Maintains therapeutic relationships with clients using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes.
Sets limits and holds boundaries in a kind and firm manner.
Conducts effective verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation involving other team members, as needed.
Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge.
Attends clinical, consultation, and operations meetings; serves as a clinical advocate for assigned cases.
Communicates client progress with the referral sources, families, parents and/or guardians, as appropriate.
Addresses clients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in a welcoming and respectful manner.
Responds to clients and families with empathy and positive professional skills.
Can be relied upon to be at work as scheduled, proactively notifying supervisor of planned and unplanned time off needs.
Reads, understands, and adheres to all company policy statements on ethics, conduct, and conflict of interests; adheres to facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintains positive attitude and acts as a team player with others on the team.
Attends and completes all trainings within assigned time frames.
Completes other duties as assigned.