Lehigh House - Primary Therapist/Activities Therapist
About The Position
Lehigh House LTSR is an integrated residential treatment program developed to provide behavioral health and residential services to Community Behavioral Health consumers with serious mental illness, requiring extended comprehensive behavioral health support services in a non-hospital, community-based residential setting. Saturday/Sunday - 8am to 4pm Brief outline of position Carry a caseload of eight residents.Conduct various therapy groups.Conduct individual therapy and documentation throughout the week.Co-facilitate clinical meetings as directed.Assess prospective residents for admission and write report and recommendations.Visit residents when hospitalized and write reassessment and recommendations.Participate in therapeutic outings in community with activity therapist.Participate in monthly utilization review meetings.Weekly supervision with Associate Director.Participate in LTSR task force meetings with OMH.Attending weekly treatment team meetings.Consult with Associate Director, ICM(s), and resident family members regarding clinical and residential issues.Complete all documentation required by City, State, and program guidelines.All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in one of the social sciences.
- Must have psychiatric experience including group therapy.
- Must have valid Driver’s license.
- Must have an acceptable PA criminal history, FBI clearance and Child Abuse clearance done prior to hire.
Nice To Haves
- Stress Management/Composure
- Ethical Conduct
- Social and Communication Skills
- Patience
- Customer/Client Focus
- De-escalation techniques
- Empathy
- Listening Skills
- Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
Responsibilities
- Carry a caseload of eight residents.
- Conduct various therapy groups.
- Conduct individual therapy and documentation throughout the week.
- Co-facilitate clinical meetings as directed.
- Assess prospective residents for admission and write report and recommendations.
- Visit residents when hospitalized and write reassessment and recommendations.
- Participate in therapeutic outings in community with activity therapist.
- Participate in monthly utilization review meetings.
- Weekly supervision with Associate Director.
- Participate in LTSR task force meetings with OMH.
- Attending weekly treatment team meetings.
- Consult with Associate Director, ICM(s), and resident family members regarding clinical and residential issues.
- Complete all documentation required by City, State, and program guidelines.
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
