Overview
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
· State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
· First aid may be required based on state or facility.
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