Clinical Therapist — Multidisciplinary Group & Family Specialist

Discovery Behavioral Health; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking an Associate Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team in Shawnee, KS. You will provide treatment services under the Center for Discovery Clinical Model, conduct therapy sessions, and participate in family-focused interventions.

Responsibilities include ensuring timely documentation, conducting assessments, leading psychoeducational groups, coordinating with the treatment team, and handling discharge planning from day one.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field (required).
• Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions (required).
• Must obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment.
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
• Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism.
• Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members.
• Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions.
• Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times daily.
• Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies for authorization of care.
• Assesses patients for suicidality and danger to self or others.
• Begins discharge planning on day of admission and completes discharge session with patient.
• Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care.

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field

State requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions

CPI certification within 90 days of hire

CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire

ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire

Valid driver's license in good standing

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking an Associate Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team in Shawnee, KS. You will provide treatment services under the Center for Discovery Clinical Model, conduct therapy sessions, and participate in family-focused interventions.

Responsibilities include ensuring timely documentation, conducting assessments, leading psychoeducational groups, coordinating with the treatment team, and handling discharge planning from day one.