Therapist (PHP/IOP)

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Battle Creek, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Pasadena Villa Great Lakes is a residential psychiatric facility in Battle Creek, Michigan. Our campus provides a beautiful modern aesthetic in a therapeutic environment, ideal for healing and recovery, including areas for reflection, outdoor walking trails, a pond water feature, and a state-of-the-art wellness and fitness center.

Requirements

Must have a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, or other related field, and be actively pursuing licensure from the state, such as LMSW, LPC, LMFT, or LMHC.
Must be within 6 months of receiving full licensure from state accrediting body.
Minimum of two years’ experience working with an emotionally dysregulated population which preferably would include young adults and adults in the mental health or education fields.
Must have knowledge of human development over the life span.
Requires valid State Driver’s License and current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Therapists are responsible for providing therapy sessions for families, individuals, and groups.
The Therapist is responsible for assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family, and for developing appropriate treatment objectives and monthly treatment summaries.
The Therapist acts as the residents’ and families’ primary contact during the resident’s stay within the program as well as their advocate with the treatment team.
The Therapist is also a liaison with referral sources. outside agencies, and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family.
Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of residents, determining appropriate interventions, and conducting therapy in accordance with these needs.
Conducts individual therapy sessions for each resident on caseload at least one (1) time per week as part of the therapeutic process.
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 residents.
Documentation reflects ongoing assessment of resident behaviors and feelings as expressed and are addressed appropriately within the program or with referent.
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, residents, and families appropriately and effectively.
Uses the referral process to build relationships with new referents and engages in collaboration with referents.