Therapist 1

Summit BHC•Santa Teresa, NM

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Therapist is part of a multidisciplinary team and provides direct clinical services to patients and their families under supervision. The role includes psychosocial assessments; individual, family, and group therapy; psychoeducational training; family meetings; discharge planning; treatment-plan development, implementation, and review; and linkage to outside resources. The position requires at least weekly supervision for clinical training practice in accordance with state standards and cannot be practiced independently. This is an onsite, individual-contributor position.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social services, mental health services, or a closely related field.
No professional work experience required.
Eligible for entry-level state-recognized licensure as a social worker or mental health counselor; licensure may be pending supervised clinical work experience or permitted unlicensed professional work.
CPR and de-escalation certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility.
Must work under a minimum of weekly supervision for all areas of clinical training practice, in alignment with state standards.

Nice To Haves

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Participate in patient treatment planning and treatment-plan progress reviews under clinical supervision.
Conduct assigned group, individual, or family sessions under supervision using evidence-supported treatment modalities; complete sessions as scheduled and document them as required.
Provide patient and family education about psychiatric and/or substance-use problems under supervision.
Conduct psychosocial assessments focused on identifying key psychosocial components and involving patients in developing their plans of care.
Complete documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents in a timely, clear, and concise manner, including obtaining the assigned supervisor’s co-signature.
Provide crisis intervention as needed and obtain consultation and supervision as appropriate; communicate changes in patient condition promptly and effectively to treatment-team members.
Plan and complete required post-hospitalization aftercare documentation for assigned patients.
Provide case-management duties and ensure individualized quality care for patients.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment-planning conferences and present appropriate patient information to the treatment team.