Clinical Therapist Physician Practice

Franciscan Alliance•Lafayette, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Therapist Physician Practice provides evaluation and treatment of patients in collaboration with a physician or licensed psychologist. The role assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with behavioral health disorders and/or dual diagnoses, and provides information and counseling to patients and family members. Treatment may include individual, group, and family therapy. The therapist creates treatment plans and assesses patient progress according to evidence-based practices. The role performs thorough psychosocial assessments, obtains patient histories, and elicits descriptions of psychosocial needs to help formulate treatment plans in collaboration with patients, their support systems, and care-team members. It also documents patient care in accordance with policies and procedures and collaborates with other professionals on treatment plans and progress. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break. The candidate must be able to start in approximately three months due to credentialing requirements. Travel is never or rarely required.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family.
Two years of Social Services experience.
Current state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients in collaboration with a physician or licensed psychologist.
Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with behavioral health disorders and/or dual diagnoses.
Provide information and counseling to patients and family members using individual, group, and family therapy.
Create treatment plans and assess patient progress according to evidence-based practices.
Teach, take continuing education classes, and attend conferences or seminars to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
Document patient-care information and complete patient-care records accurately and promptly in accordance with policies and procedures.
Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose the nature or extent of mental disorders.
Direct or administer psychotherapeutic treatments for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, and other professionals to create and implement treatment plans and discuss treatment plans and progress.
Perform thorough patient psychosocial assessments, obtain histories, and elicit accurate descriptions of psychosocial needs to formulate treatment plans with patients, support systems, and care-team members.