Program Therapist

Discovery Behavioral Health • Medford, NJ

10d • $63,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Pinelands, you will have the opportunity to work closely within a team of professionals consisting of substance use experts, all dedicated to promoting lasting health and healing. Clinical supervision and guidance are provided on total client care and therapeutic milieu management, as well as career growth and personal development oversight. You will develop an individualized growth plan which will help you develop your professional skills and career objectives. If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Requirements

• Master’s level or higher degree in Psychology or Social Work (Registered Associate MFT, LMFT, Associate Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, Psychological Assistant, or Licensed Psychologist)
• Must be knowledgeable in relevant state regulations, Joint Commission Standards, and payer clinical guidelines and adhere to documentation policies.
• Must understand the required documentation, the ability to document properly, and in a timely manner
• Knowledge of substance abuse disorder / mental health, family systems, and recovery resources in the community.
• Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries and ethics and
• Follows reporting requirements and state mandates, as outlined by State and/or company policy.

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience working with Eating Disorders/ Mental Health / Substance Use Disorders population, including knowledge of current evidence-based practices.
• 2 + years’ experience in the field of mental health, substance use disorders

Responsibilities

• Establishes rapport and builds therapeutic alliance with patients
• Responsible for the case management of the patient record, including, assessments, individual treatment plan based on patient’s needs, session notes, discharge plan and clinical discharge summary.
• Ensures client records for assigned case load are comprehensive, completed within timeframes outlined in policy, and meet DBH documentation standards, including licensing, Joint Commission, and payer guidelines.
• Responsible for ongoing assessment of patient’s mental health status and adherence to psychiatric emergency and suicide protocols outlined in company policy.
• Facilitation of process and psychoeducation groups
• Responsible for family and social support involvement and documenting in patient record.
• Attends weekly Treatment Team and/or clinical meetings
• Conducts biopsychosocial assessments of patients at the time of admission, re-assessments as required, diagnostic assessments, mental status examinations, suicide risk assessments, suicide reassessments, nutrition screens, treatment plans(s), treatment plan reviews, concurrent reviews, and discharge summaries.
• Responsible for assisting with discharge planning and ensuring patients are provided with a continuing care plan upon discharge. Ensures patients are discharged with sufficient refills to bridge the gap between discharge to their next physician appointment.
• Maintains case load and is responsible for maintenance and oversight of the patient record.
• Coordinates care with patient’s families, outside providers, and referents; and documents communication in patients record.
• Facilitates family/conjoint therapy clinically indicated and per policy
• Serves as a liaison with assigned patient’s physician and multidisciplinary treatment team, ensures appropriate medical is being provided to patient.
• Assumes responsibility of knowing when patients are in need of extensions or referrals and actively participates in obtaining appropriate extensions/referral.
• Participates in company training, webinars, individual and group supervision, and related meetings.
• Develop and present trainings on current evidence-based practices and relevant topics.
• Any other job-related responsibilities as assigned by Program or Clinical Director.

Benefits

• Clinical supervision and guidance are provided on total client care and therapeutic milieu management, as well as career growth and personal development oversight.
• Individualized growth plan which will help you develop your professional skills and career objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level