Outpatient Therapist III
Outpatient Therapist III
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Job Description
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 aftercare 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 patients 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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Masters 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.
- CPR and deescalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Employment Type
Full-Time
