PRN Therapist 1

Harboroaks; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Reading, United States, seeks a qualified behavioral health therapist to assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for individuals and families with emotional and behavioral disorders in either inpatient or outpatient settings.

You will apply psychotherapeutic techniques, conduct psychosocial assessments and discharge planning, maintain therapy documentation, and participate in treatment teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions for individuals and families to treat 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.
• Provide initial treatment planning based on assessment and coordinate additional services as needed.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services to each patient per standards and revise as indicated.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Collaborate with staff to facilitate services for the patient according to treatment plan.
• Provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings as needed, with case management or aftercare planning.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude; address patient safety and resolve complaints.

Skills

Clinical therapy experience

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Psychology / Counseling / 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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