PRN Outpatient Therapist
About The Position
The Outpatient Therapist assesses and diagnoses behavioral health disorders and provides clinical services to individuals and families. The therapist applies psychotherapeutic techniques to treat emotional and behavioral disorders, conducts psychosocial assessments, develops initial discharge plans and treatment plans, and coordinates additional services as needed. Services may be provided in an inpatient or outpatient setting. The role includes maintaining an assigned caseload, documenting therapy services according to facility and professional standards, and collaborating with treatment team members. Case management and discharge or aftercare planning may also be required. The therapist is expected to interact with customers in a positive, empathetic, and professional manner, address complaints, and prioritize patient safety. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a Human Services field.
- At least one year of experience working with a comparable patient population.
- Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers, or eligibility for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
- First aid may be required depending on state or facility.
Responsibilities
- Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions when providing services to individuals and families to treat diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
- Conduct individual, group, or family sessions as appropriate to the patient's treatment plan.
- Provide initial treatment planning based on patient assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as necessary.
- Document therapy services according to facility and professional standards and revise documentation as indicated.
- Maintain an assigned caseload.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services appropriate to the patient's treatment plan.
- Provide services in an inpatient or outpatient setting as applicable.
- Perform case management, discharge planning, or aftercare planning as needed.
- Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints; prioritize patient safety.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
