Outpatient Therapist

Summit BHC; Hampton, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit BHC in Virginia is seeking an Associate Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team, delivering direct clinical services to patients and families under supervision. This role requires weekly supervision to align with state standards and offers opportunities to contribute to treatment planning and family education.

The position involves conducting sessions (group, individual, or family), completing documentation, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and case management within a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social services or mental health services or closely related field is required.
• No professional work experience required.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, participates in patient treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews.
• Under supervision, conducts assigned group, individual or family sessions and provides evidence-supported treatment modalities.
• Completes sessions as scheduled and documents as required.
• Under supervision, provides patient and family education relative to psychiatric and/or substance use problems.
• Under supervision, conducts a psychosocial assessment focused on identification of key psychosocial components, incorporating patient involvement in development of plan of care.
• Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner, including co-signature of assigned supervisor.
• Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed, and obtains consultation and supervision as appropriate.
• Communicates change in patient condition timely and effectively to treatment team members.
• Plans for and completes required documentation of post-hospitalization aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning conferences.
• Present appropriate patient information to the treatment team.

Education

Master’s degree in social services or mental health services or closely related field

Job description

About the Job

Purpose statement: The Associate Therapist is a part of the multidisciplinary team responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients and their families under supervision.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Under clinical supervision, participates in patient treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews.
• Under supervision, conducts assigned group, individual or family sessions and provides evidence-supported treatment modalities.
• Completes sessions as scheduled and documents as required.
• Under supervision, provides patient and family education relative to psychiatric and/or substance use problems.
• Under supervision, conducts a psychosocial assessment focused on identification of key psychosocial components, incorporating patient involvement in development of plan of care.
• Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner, including co-signature of assigned supervisor.
• Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed, and obtains consultation and supervision as appropriate.
• Communicates change in patient condition timely and effectively to treatment team members.
• Plans for and completes required documentation of post-hospitalization aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning conferences.
• Present appropriate patient information to the treatment team.

Cannot practice independently, requires a minimum of weekly supervision oversight for all areas of clinical training practice in alignment with state standards.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Master’s degree in social services or mental health services or closely related field required.
• No professional work experience required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Eligible for entry level licensure as a social worker or mental health counselor recognized by the state that has not been obtained yet either due to requirement for supervised clinical work experience or due to state permitting unlicensed professional work.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Work Location

This position is onsite and is not a remote position.

Supervisory Requirements

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.