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Job Location drjobs

Shreveport, LA - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

USD 19 - 24

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Summary

Seeking full-time/part-time Behavioral Health Therapist to provide home and community based services to individuals in their natural environment. Paid training is available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Provide direct care to clients or families who are assigned to a caseload under clinical supervision of a Clinical Supervisor;
  • Attend and participate in individual or group clinical supervision treatment planning activities and discharge planning;
  • Function as the clients advocate in all treatment decisions affecting the client; and
  • Prepare and write accurate progress notes or other documents related to services provided to the client;
  • Assist in treatment plan updates and progress summaries associated with the clients treatment;
  • Provides appropriate interventions as part of the prescribed treatment
  • Attends patient treatment team meetings for assigned caseload;
  • Collects data/information and relates findings to necessary agency staff;
  • Attend trainings and meetings as required;
  • Assists in discharge planning
LEVEL OF EDUCATION/TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Counseling Social Work Sociology Psychology rehabilitation services special education early childhood education secondary education criminal justice family and consumer sciences or human growth and development;
  • Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule with minimal direct supervision.
  • Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to communicate orally and verbally
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines for data entry
  • Abide by agencys policies and procedures (confidentiality incident reporting FWA code of ethics non-discrimination)
  • Must possess a valid driver license
  • Ability to obtain CPR certification within 45 days if position is offered
WORKING CONDITIONS

The Behavioral Health Therapist usually work in a community-based environment. Travel to homes will be required.

Job Type: Full-time/Part-time Contractor guaranteed at least 20-32 hours per week

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type

Contract

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