About the position
The position involves diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral. The therapist will apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating diagnosed emotional and mental disorders. The role may involve working in either inpatient or outpatient settings.
Responsibilities
- Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
- Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
- Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
- Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
- Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.
- Maintain a caseload as assigned.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
- Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
- May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
- May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
- Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
- May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
- Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
- Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.
- Four or more years' experience as a therapist with two or more years' experience with the specific population of the facility is required.
- State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
