Therapist

Job Description Summary

The Therapist within the Psychiatric Practices is responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice in the provision of therapeutic services. Therapist is responsible for delivering a full range of outpatient services. Therapist may also provide inpatient services as requested.

Therapist provides services to individuals and groups impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment.

Therapist demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery.

Therapist will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. Therapist reports to the Assistant Director of Adult Psychiatric Practices.

Education

Must hold at least a Master's Degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.

Preferred Qualifications/Work Experiences

• Experience in inpatient/outpatient behavioral health setting.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing individual, group, marital, and family counseling in alignment with contractual agreement.

Completes diagnostic intake assessments to ensure medical necessity is present and provides appropriate referrals based on client needs.

• Develops individualized treatment plans within expected time frame, consistent with evidence-based practices.
• Provides crisis services for patients during regular daytime operations
• Adheres to system quality and documentation standards as identified by accrediting agencies, Center and program policies and procedures, and local, state and federal guidelines.
• Displays willingness to assist with needs of other programs or services.
• Displays professionalism with clients, colleagues and administrative staff.
• Responsible for regularly collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of providers within Psychiatric Practices and other program components of the Center.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Normal office environment.
• Typical demands include prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting.

Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed.

Requires ability to remain calm during stressful events, to occasionally work irregular hours, and work with exasperated individuals.

• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• TB test upon hire.