Therapist

Job Description

Job Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions: Providing one-on-one therapy, group therapy, and family therapy sessions to address patients' specific needs and goals. Assessing patients' needs: Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify patients' mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges. Developing treatment plans: Creating individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs and goal; provide guidance in the implementation of clinical interventions, including but not limited to facilitating treatment team meetings. Providing counseling and support: Incorporating evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being within sessions and in-the-moment as needed in the milieu. Educating patients: Teaching patients about their mental health and/or substance use condition, self-care strategies, and treatment options to support patients in reviewing the costs and benefits of treatment engagement and aftercare plans. Documenting patient progress: Maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions, including patient progress, goals, and interventions. Complete all documentation within required time. Collaborating with other professionals (both internally and externally): Working with other members of the treatment team, such as psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes. Adhering to ethical guidelines: Following ethical codes of conduct and maintaining confidentiality in all interactions with patients. Continuing education: Participating in ongoing professional development to stay updated on the latest research and best practices in the field of mental health. Report and document suspected cases of physical, sexual abuse and/or neglect according to the law in the state of employment and according to System policy and procedure. Conduct self in a professional manner. Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary approach and collaboration among departments. Communicate assertively and accurately. Receive feedback in a productive manner to further personal & professional development. Support changes in staffing/scheduling assignment when program and patient care needs require. Participate in clinical initiatives, projects, and activities to support system-wide continuous improvement. Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, State, and other regulatory agency compliance regulations. Provide for patient safety and the safety of the facility. Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols, and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning, and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.

Skills and Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, or related field, from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy.
• At minimum, an in-training as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-IT), Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT-TL), Advance Practice Social Work (APSW) or equivalent in state practicing.
• Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention and techniques for all age groups, as well as the dynamics of human growth and behavior.
• experience in health care and in a psychiatric setting, preferred

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].