Therapist I

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Locust Grove, VA

23h•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Therapist is responsible for providing individual and group therapy sessions for clients in a specialized treatment facility. Position is responsible for assessing the therapeutic needs of the individuals and families, and for developing appropriate treatment. Program Therapists function as the primary contact for clients and families throughout the treatment process and serve as a client advocate with the treatment team. Position acts as a liaison with referral sources, clinical partners, and internal resources to coordinate care throughout the treatment process. Relationships and Contacts Within the organization: Maintains frequent and close working relationships with the Facility CEO, Business Development team members, Admissions team members, Nursing leadership, milieu leadership, and all clinical team members. Outside the organization: Initiates and maintains strong professional working relationships with clients and their families, referral partners, clinical partners, and vendors, as needed.

Requirements

Master’s degree
Eligible within one (1) year of hire or possess a professional license through the Department of Health Professions Board as a Licensed Clinician (e.g., LCSW, LPC, etc.)
Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in a behavioral healthcare setting, preferably with clients with a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and vehicle insurance.
Clearance of criminal background, TB test, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive clinical skills in providing individual, group, and family therapy, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of clients, determining appropriate interventions, and conducting individual and group therapy sessions in accordance with these needs.
Completes psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans and other reports required for each client in compliance with the state, accrediting bodies, quality guidelines and payor source guidelines.
Conducts weekly individual and family therapy sessions for assigned caseload.
Monitors behavioral interventions for clients and provides skills coaching, as needed.
Conducts specialized groups as assigned based on education, training, and experience; supervises or co-leads groups with staff or interns when appropriate.
Selects appropriate interventions to meet the clinical needs of individual clients.
Maintains therapeutic relationship with clients using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes.
Sets limits and hold boundaries in a kind and firm manner.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing client outcomes and strengthening clinical service directory.
Demonstrates effective verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation, involving other staff as needed.
Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge.
Attends weekly clinical, consultation and business meetings; present cases to be discussed as pre-assigned.
Completes documentation in a timely and accurate manner reflecting ongoing assessment of client’s clinical presentation and behaviors.
Communicates client progress with the referral source, family, parent, or guardian informed of treatment goals and plans, as appropriate.
Documents in accordance with policies and procedures services provided, incident reports, shift reports, or department reports in a timely and accurate manner.
Communicates with referents, clients, and families appropriately and effectively.
Uses the referral process to build relationships with new referents and engages in collaboration with referents.
Addresses clients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner.
Responds to clients and families with empathy and positive professional skills.
Participates and contributes clinical recommendations to Treatment Team meetings.