Therapist PVH

Duties: Coordinates care and provides therapeutic treatment for patients at Palo Verde Behavioral Health. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate knowledge and skill in provision of services to various populations including children, adolescents, adults, older adults and dually diagnosed patients in an inpatient and partial hospital setting.

Skills: Provide quality assessments and reports according to training and areas of expertise Provide quality individual, group, marital, and family therapy according to training, specialties, and effectively manage time in clinical sessions Facilitate productive therapy sessions and provide growth promoting experiences to patients Develop initial rapport with patients Define clear and meaningful treatment goals for patients Facilitate therapeutic movement towards treatment goals at an appropriate pace Demonstrate use of various and active interventions Help develop and evaluate patient-specific treatment plans Ensure treatment follows goals outlined in the treatment plan Provide or arrange proper family therapy intervention Develop and implement appropriate aftercare and discharge plans Complete all discharge forms, contracts, and crisis prevention plans with the patient and ensure that aftercare appointments are made prior to discharge. Contact aftercare professionals/treatment facilities to provide patient information that will aide in a smooth transition of care.

Education: Master's degree or Doctoral Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or Professional Counseling. Preferred Licensure in area of specialty or actively pursuing and near licensure. Excellent written and oral communication skills, time management, crisis intervention, and group and individual psychotherapy required. Arizona Dept. of public safety level one fingerprint clearance card. Be at least 21 year of age.

Schedule Notes: M-F Normal Business hours - experience preferred!!
Required Skills: PSYCHIATRIC/BEHAVIORAL,THERAPY,
Additional Skills:
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Languages: English( Speak, Read, Write )
Department: 662 : Palo Verde BH
Job Category: Clinical Allied Local