Primary Therapist

Job Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating, and implementing of the program in accordance with state and TJC Standards

Responsible for developing individualized, person centered treatment plans for clients that include measurable and time-limited goals and objectives, and express the strengths, needs, goals and preferences of the client in their own language

Conducts follow up therapy sessions that follow the goals and objectives listed in the treatment plan

Completes Assessments in a timely manner to obtain admission baseline, and re-assesses according to company policy

Completes treatment plan reviews according to company standards

Acts as the mental health liaison between nursing and operations staff for their assigned caseload

Provides on-to-one intervention and follow-up of clients who suffer from substance abuse and/or mental health complications

Provides input to facility administration regarding treatment response and progress reports of clients on a regularly scheduled basis

Monitors all psychiatric/psychological clinical services provided for caseload

Monitors and documents treatment responses of the clients in their caseload

Ensure complete, accurate, and timely entries are made for each client contact

Performs Biopsychosocial assessments, evaluates mental health status of clients, and performs follow-ups in a timely manner

Monitors that standards of care are in accordance with NCCHC/ACA or accepted psychological standards

ls willing to be a member of the Quality Assurance Committee or sub-committees and/or assists in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria, and demonstrates willingness to apply the company’s standards of Quality Assurance.

Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar

Prepares monthly reports which reflect performance

Submits copies of required monthly reports to the designated Supervisor

Actively assists with the detection and prevention of client suicide

Actively communicates with the Clinical Director and Utilization Review in regards to the status and progress, or lack thereof of their clients.

Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Must currently be licensed in this State as a Psychologist or Licensed Therapist/Counselor/Social Worker or Registered Intern or a similarly clinically therapeutic field

Minimum of two years' experience working in a mental health field is preferred

Experience working in a substance abuse/detox facility is preferred

Flexibility in work arrangements; you may be asked to perform the same task for an extended period of time of two perform different tasks on the same day

Strong communication skills amongst clients and within all necessary departments

Ability to work alone when taking calls or covering evening and/or night shifts

Able to utilize an electronic medical record

Full-time