Clinical Therapist Physician Practice

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Lafayette, LA

1d•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; provides information and counseling to patients and family members; and uses individual, group, and family therapy. The Clinical Therapist performs duties, creates treatment plans, and assesses patient progress according to evidence-based practices. The position is based at Franciscan Health Lafayette Central in Lafayette, Indiana. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. Due to credentialing requirements, the candidate must be able to start in approximately three months. 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

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 ensure timely, accurate completion of patient care records 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, or other professionals to create and implement patient treatment plans.
Discuss treatment plans and patient progress with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, and other professionals.
Perform thorough psychosocial assessments, obtain patient histories, and elicit accurate descriptions of psychosocial needs to formulate treatment plans with patients, their support systems, and care team members.
Provide information and counseling to patients and family members and utilize individual, group, and family therapy.
Assess patient progress according to evidence-based practices.