Behavioral Health Therapist-Unlicensed
About The Position
This role involves completing patient assessments, including psychosocial histories and documentation according to established standards. The therapist will communicate effectively with patients, families, and the treatment team, manage patient/family phone calls, and utilize computer systems for various administrative tasks. A key function is processing psychiatric emergencies by assessing patient condition, collaborating with psychiatrists for crisis resolution, processing commitments, obtaining necessary authorizations, and referring patients to appropriate facilities. The therapist must demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Procedures Act and function as an interdisciplinary team member. Responsibilities also include facilitating discharge planning, utilizing therapeutic modalities, obtaining treatment authorizations, providing consultation, and serving as a liaison between physicians, families, and agencies. The role emphasizes understanding and utilizing the Principles of Recovery, promoting person-centered care, empowerment, and a strength-based approach to crisis intervention, while exhibiting respectful and culturally sensitive behavior. Collaboration with Peer Support Specialists and other staff is essential to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Activity Therapies, Counseling, Education or related fields
- Three (3) or more years of experience in mental health direct care
- Knowledge of Payor/Insurance Benefits
- Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office)
- Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
- Creativity in treatment in various settings including inpatient, skilled nursing and outpatient clinics
- Ability to transition smoothly between various treatment settings.
- Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
- Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in a managed care environment.
- Two (2) or more years prior experience in provision of individual and group psychotherapy in a clinical setting.
- Experience in Healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Completes patient assessments, including psychosocial history and assessment.
- Documents clinical activities within established time frames.
- Communicates effectively with patients, peers, families, and the treatment team.
- Processes psychiatric emergencies, assessing severity and collaborating on crisis resolution.
- Obtains authorization/reauthorization/certifications for psychiatric treatment.
- Refers patients to appropriate treatment facilities.
- Attends treatment team meetings and functions as an interdisciplinary team member.
- Facilitates discharge planning.
- Utilizes skilled therapeutic modalities.
- Provides peer/treatment team consultation.
- Serves as liaison between physician and families and agencies/services.
- Understands and utilizes the Principles of Recovery.
- Supports empowerment of individuals to make informed decisions regarding their care.
- Exhibits a strength-based approach to crisis intervention.
- Exhibits respectful, culturally sensitive behavior and attitude.
- Works collaboratively with Peer Support Specialists and other center staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
