FT Therapist

Mount Carmel Behavioral Health•Columbus, OH

1d•$66,560 - $82,742

About The Position

The Therapist diagnoses and treats mental and emotional disorders, including cognitive, affective, and behavioral disorders. The role applies psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to individuals and families, conducts therapy as appropriate to patients’ treatment plans, and provides assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination. Services may be delivered in inpatient or outpatient settings. The Therapist maintains assigned caseloads and documentation, collaborates with treatment teams and other staff, and may provide case management, discharge or after-care planning, staff education, training, and coordination of clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities. The role also evaluates whether patients need referrals to other programs or facilities and is expected to maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude while prioritizing patient safety.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another therapeutic field.
Four or more years of experience as a therapist.
Two or more years of experience with the specific population served by the facility.
State or national licensure for professional therapy providers.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders in individuals and families.
Conduct individual, group, or family therapy as appropriate to each patient’s treatment plan.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
Develop initial treatment plans based on assessment, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as needed.
Maintain documentation of therapy services according to facility and professional standards, revising it as necessary.
Maintain an assigned caseload.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services consistent with the patient’s treatment plan.
Provide services in an inpatient or outpatient setting, as applicable.
Provide case management, discharge planning, or after-care planning according to the treatment plan.
May educate and train staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
May coordinate clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patients and their families.
Evaluate patients’ needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May assist in training new clinical staff and interns.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs or complaints; and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.