Hybrid Geriatric Mental Health Therapist
About The Position
Preventive Measures, LLC is an outpatient psychiatric facility with multiple locations in the United States, providing local communities access to mental health treatment. The Geriatric Mental Health Therapist provides diagnostic assessments, counseling, and supportive services for a diverse patient population in a fast-paced outpatient mental health clinic. The position is hybrid and requires in-office days. The therapist conducts intake assessments and evaluations, develops and presents treatment and service plans, provides appropriate treatment and crisis management, and completes thorough risk assessments. The role also includes maintaining clinical documentation, coordinating with involved staff and agencies when authorized, participating in treatment teams and supervision, maintaining professional knowledge and licensure, and completing client satisfaction tools.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate with clients and remain calm under stress.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
- At least two years of direct-care clinical services with individuals who have mental health diagnoses.
- Must be familiar with EMR systems or willing to be trained on them.
- Required clearances and credentials: 2-Step PPD, Pennsylvania State Background Check, ChildLine Abuse Clearance, FBI Background Check, and mandated reporter certificate.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ needs, treatment options, growth and development, and communication in an age-appropriate manner.
- Conduct intake assessments and evaluations, make referrals, gather information for clinical assessment and planning, and present treatment and service plans to clients.
- Provide treatment and interventions consistent with accepted mental health care standards and each client’s treatment plan.
- Provide crisis management for assigned cases and backup for the program.
- Maintain the required number of scheduled client hours each week.
- Participate as a treatment team member and attend clinical supervision and staff meetings prepared.
- Keep current with professional literature and mental health trends; attend continuing education and training to maintain evidence-based practice and licensure.
- Communicate with staff and agencies involved in cases when appropriate releases are signed.
- Maintain accurate clinical records of client contacts and services in accordance with QA&I, state, and Joint Commission guidelines.
- Prepare evaluation reports that address referral reasons and synthesize facts, impressions, and clinical recommendations; complete progress notes, reports, and correspondence promptly.
- Exercise appropriate self-management in performing duties.
- Complete client satisfaction tools as required by departmental standards.
- Conduct a thorough risk assessment at intake and as needed thereafter.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
