Therapist II

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Cary, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pasadena Villa Outpatient is a leading provider of mental health treatment services across the region, offering a continuum of care within its Psychiatric Network and Eating Disorder Network. They provide inpatient, intensive residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services nationwide. The team is founded on client-centered care and clinical excellence, emphasizing Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Flexibility, Collaboration, and Service. They are committed to their team and their clients.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling or psychology.
Held a clinical license LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LMHC, in good standing, within the state of NC for a minimum of 2 years.
Minimum of 4 years’ of experience working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis.
Clearance of TB test, criminal background check clearance, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to complete within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

Facilitates group, family and individual therapy sessions in accordance with the clinical program schedule.
Completes psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans and other reports in compliance with State, accrediting bodies, quality guidelines and payor source guidelines.
Completes all necessary documentation within prescribed format and timelines.
Ensures documentation reflects ongoing assessments of client’s clinical presentation and behaviors.
Facilitates specialized groups as assigned based on education, training, and experience; supervises and/or co-leads groups with clinical interns, when appropriate.
Selects appropriate interventions to meet the clinical needs of individual clients.
Maintains therapeutic relationships with clients using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes.
Sets limits and holds boundaries in a kind and firm manner.
Conducts effective verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation involving other team members, as needed.
Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge.
Attends clinical, consultation, and operations meetings; serves as a clinical advocate for assigned cases.
Communicates client progress with the referral sources, families, parents and/or guardians, as appropriate.
Addresses clients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in a welcoming and respectful manner.
Responds to clients and families with empathy and positive professional skills.