Early Psychosis Therapist

ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The person occupying this position provides direct services to clients of Alliance Healthcare Services early psychosis programs. This person participates in outreach/consultation and education activities and assumes other responsibilities as delegated by senior staff.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Human Services or related activity from an approved university training program. Must be eligible for any/all credentialing required by regulatory and funding sources.
Must hold a current license (LCSW or LPC) in a behavioral health area (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marital and Family Counseling, etc., OR be under supervision toward full licensure.
The Early Psychosis Therapist must demonstrate an ability to use mature judgment in problem resolution, to function creatively in evolving appropriate treatment strategies for program clients to operate effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting. Excellent writing skills are required as is the ability to conceptualize and document clinical treatment goals, activities and outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with seriously and persistently mentally ill consumers strongly preferred, as is experience in a publicly funded service setting.
Experience working with people diagnosed with psychosis preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide of face-to-face clinical services to clients of Alliance psychosis grants who have been referred for counseling/therapy. Said services may include individual therapy, family therapy and/or group therapy.
Services to individuals enrolled in the psychosis programs will follow the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC), a comprehensive intervention model for people who have experienced a first episode of psychosis.
Participate in all program trainings and meetings.
Work in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
Participate in the development of treatment plan, therapy progress, and discharge planning.
Services are to be provided in a way that maximizes revenue to Alliance, while also recognizing the individual needs of the client.
Make recommendations regarding the treatment of clients.
Provide clinical backup for other therapists and treatment team members.
Comply with policies and procedures as outlined in Alliance’s policy and procedure manual.
Comply with all grant requirements.
Other duties may be assigned by supervisor(s) to meet the needs of the consumer and Alliance.