Therapist - Claudia Black Center - Wickenburg

Meadows of Wickenburg Inc•Wickenburg, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Meadows Behavioral Health is a leader in the behavioral health industry, offering specialized programs including residential, outpatient, and virtual treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. They provide state-of-the-art care with an evidence-based approach rooted in decades of clinical experience. The company emphasizes internal promotions and career advancement. The Therapist assesses and facilitates care for assigned patients, participates in treatment and continuing care planning, and is responsible for case management. This role involves conducting individual, family, specialized, and group psychotherapy, sharing clinical information with the treatment team, and promoting a therapeutic milieu and daily program schedule. The Therapist provides patient care in a supportive and empathetic manner and may provide on-call coverage.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Behavioral Health or related field
State licensed
If individual has a doctorate in Psychology they may function as a Therapist but must apply for a license as a Psychologist upon hire, keeping HR informed of progress
CPR & First Aid Certified
CPI Certified
Valid Drivers License
Driver Safety Training
Minimum of two years experience in behavioral health field
Ability to interact and communicate professionally and appropriately
Ability to effectively respond to customer requests
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, in a clinically accurate and professional manner
Ability to inform patients and families of clinical program policies
Ability to work as a member of a team

Nice To Haves

Experience working with specialty services (Trauma, Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorders) within a managed care environment
Two years experience providing Family Therapy, EMDR, sex addiction or other trauma specialist if assigned to conduct specialized therapy

Responsibilities

Meet with assigned patients to introduce self, orient the patient to the therapist role and explain treatment goals and/or expectations
Initiate contact with relevant family members and outpatient providers, after signed release has been obtained, to develop and implement care plan and coordinate discharge planning
Document all activities related to assessment, treatment and discharge planning
Provide individual, group and family psychotherapy for assigned patients per program schedule
Document therapy sessions in the medical record per program requirements
Seek clinical supervision and support when complications arise in therapeutic setting or therapy sessions
Facilitate specialized interventions when needed
Provide specialized therapy services to assigned patients including but not limited to, Family, Equine, Art, EMDR, and SE
Assist in compiling materials for use in group and/or educational/informational sessions
Support program schedule by conducting assigned components and maintaining group therapy/education schedule
Complete syllabus or lesson plan for didactic groups and document as required
Participate in program development and performance improvement measures in social services
Actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team
Communicate clinical concerns and treatment recommendations with the team
Actively participate in the performance improvement activities per facility licensure and accreditation requirements
Provide on-call services as requested / assigned
Interact and communicate professionally and appropriately
Effectively respond to customer requests
Communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, in a clinically accurate and professional manner
Inform patients and families of clinical program policies
Work as a member of a team