Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.

• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.

• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.

• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.

• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.

• Maintain a caseload as assigned.

• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.

• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.

• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.

• May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.

• Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.

• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.

• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.

• Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required.

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).