About the Job:
The Therapist is part of the multidisciplinary team responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients and their families by diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral. Completes Psychosocial Assessments; providing individual, group and family therapy for patients; facilitating psycho-educational training, family meetings, discharge planning; assisting in program development; developing, implementing, and reviewing Treatment Plans; and providing linkage to outside resources.Salary: $68,600 to $72,800
Roles and Responsibilities:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychologyor similar education fieldrequired.
With licensure, noprofessional post-graduate experienceisrequired.
Based on licensure level, ongoing clinical supervision per state requirements may berequired.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Current and valid state issuedlicensure as a social worker,counseloror therapisteither as entry level licensure or independent level licensure.
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certificationrequired(training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may berequiredbased on state or facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Conducts a psychosocial assessmentfocused on factorsimpactingmental health and psychiatric symptoms, as well as risk and safety factors.Incorporates patient strengths and goals for treatment intotherapeuticplan of care.
In conjunction with the patient, supportsystemand/or treatment team,developsan initialdischarge plan.Ensureseach assignedpatienthas a structured and clinicallyappropriate posthospitalization care planthat is documented per facilitypolicies.
Develops and implements treatment plansforpatientsbased on assessment and coordinates anyadditionalservices needed, reviewing and updating treatment plansper expectedtimeframes.
Conducts individual,groupor family sessions asappropriate forthe treatment plan of thepatient.
Appliesevidence-supportedpsychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment planning conferences.Presentsappropriatepatientinformation to the treatment team. Recommends effective treatment interventions.
Maintains a caseloadof patients,as assigned.
Prepares progress notes and treatment updates in the medical recordtimely. Maintains all clinical documentationin accordance withregulatory and accrediting standards.
Acts as Liaison to referral sources and support of continuation of care.
Provides crisis intervention topatientsand familiesinacute distress.
Provides introduction and initial coordination ofwiderange of community resources: financial, housing, legal, social/recreational, occupational, spiritual and support groups.
Evaluatespatient'sneedsanddeterminesif referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities withpatientsand their families.
Mayassistin theassigned components oftraining ofnew clinical staff and interns.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.