ACT Therapist 1

Harboroaks; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks is seeking a qualified professional to assess and provide clinical services for individuals with behavioral health disorders in Reading, United States. This role includes applying psychotherapeutic techniques effectively and collaborating with a treatment team to ensure quality care for patients.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and possess experience in working with similar patient populations. Necessary state licensure and CPR certification are also required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• One year of experience with a comparable patient population is required.
• State licensure for therapy and CPR certification are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques to treat emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop discharge plans.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services for each patient.

Skills

Psychotherapeutic techniques

Caseload management

Empathetic communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Human Services

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders

Responsibilities

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 behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• 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.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
• 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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