Psychotherapist - Community Colleges

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time Psychotherapist position within the GCMG Behavioral Health department, focusing on Community Colleges. The role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care, managing clients in crisis, writing treatment and discharge plans, and collaborating with guardians and community agencies. The position requires accurate documentation, timely billing, and effective patient education. The role is primarily remote but may require occasional on-site presence for events like health fairs. The work environment includes patient care areas and offices, with potential exposure to combative patients. The role involves frequent movement between areas and coordination with various staff and agencies.

Requirements

Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education required.
Full licensure in applicable state required.
2 years clinical experience required.
CPI and CPR training required for psychotherapist working in inpatient psychiatric setting.
Adult experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements and evaluates patient care according to identified needs.
Manages clients in crisis utilizing appropriate therapeutic skills and assessment techniques.
Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation.
Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
Collaborates with appropriate guardians and community agencies to insure effective service delivery.
Completes patient care assignments with attention to detail and accuracy.
Provides accurate and consistent documentation of patient care/response in the medical record.
Completes accurate and timely billing information.
Designs, plans, implements effective patient education.
Maintains open lines of communication, collaborates with healthcare team for patient outcome.