Program Therapist

Pinelands-Recovery-Center-of-Medfor; Medford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinelands-Recovery-Center-of-Medfor seeks a Program Therapist to facilitate clinical interfaces, manage milieu, and coordinate care for patients in Medford, NJ. You will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family therapy while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role requires a Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work and 2+ years in mental health/substance use disorders, with strong documentation and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Master's level or higher degree in Psychology or Social Work (Registered Associate MFT, LMFT, Associate Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, Psychological Assistant, or Licensed Psychologist)
• Significant experience working with Eating Disorders/ Mental Health / Substance Use Disorders population, including knowledge of current evidence-based practices.
• 2+ years' experience in the field of mental health, substance use disorders

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport and build therapeutic alliance with patients
• Case management of patient records, including assessments, treatment plans, notes, and discharge summaries
• Adhere to state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and payer guidelines
• Maintain comprehensive patient records meeting policy timelines and guidelines
• Assess mental health status and crisis protocols
• Document properly and timely in patient records
• Facilitate process and psychoeducation groups
• Involve family and social supports and document activity
• Attend weekly Treatment Team or clinical meetings
• Coordinate care with families, providers, and referents
• Facilitate family/conjoint therapy as indicated
• Liaise with physician and multidisciplinary team
• Initiate extensions/referrals when needed
• Participate in trainings, webinars, supervision, and meetings
• Develop and present trainings on evidence-based practices

Skills

Case management

Mental health assessment

Documentation

Group therapy facilitation

Family therapy

Clinical coordination

Crisis management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work

Licensure eligible

Job description

Position Summary:

The Program Therapist is responsible for facilitating the clinical/patient interface, milieu management, and care coordination. Therapist conducts ongoing assessments and fulfills direct service, including individual, conjoint, family, group therapy, crisis management, and clinical supervision and/or professional consultation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Establishes rapport and builds therapeutic alliance with patients
• Responsible for the case management of the patient record, including, assessments, individual treatment plan based on patient's needs, session notes, discharge plan and clinical discharge summary.
• Must be knowledgeable in relevant state regulations, Joint Commission Standards, and payer clinical guidelines and adhere to documentation policies.
• Ensures client records for assigned case load are comprehensive, completed within timeframes outlined in policy, and meet DBH documentation standards, including licensing, Joint Commission, and payer guidelines.
• Responsible for ongoing assessment of patient's mental health status and adherence to psychiatric emergency and suicide protocols outlined in company policy.
• Must understand the required documentation, the ability to document properly, and in a timely manner
• Facilitation of process and psychoeducation groups
• Responsible for family and social support involvement and documenting in patient record.
• Attends weekly Treatment Team and/or clinical meetings
• Knowledge of substance abuse disorder / mental health, family systems, and recovery resources in the community.
• Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries and ethics and
• Follows reporting requirements and state mandates, as outlined by State and/or company policy.
• Conducts biopsychosocial assessments of patients at the time of admission, re-assessments as required, diagnostic assessments, mental status examinations, suicide risk assessments, suicide reassessments, nutrition screens, treatment plans(s), treatment plan reviews, concurrent reviews, and discharge summaries.
• Responsible for assisting with discharge planning and ensuring patients are provided with a continuing care plan upon discharge. Ensures patients are discharged with sufficient refills to bridge the gap between discharge to their next physician appointment.
• Maintains case load and is responsible for maintenance and oversight of the patient record.
• Coordinates care with patient's families, outside providers, and referents; and documents communication in patients record.
• Facilitates family/conjoint therapy clinically indicated and per policy
• Serves as a liaison with assigned patient's physician and multidisciplinary treatment team, ensures appropriate medical is being provided to patient.
• Assumes responsibility of knowing when patients are in need of extensions or referrals and actively participates in obtaining appropriate extensions/referral.
• Participates in company training, webinars, individual and group supervision, and related meetings.
• Develop and present trainings on current evidence-based practices and relevant topics.
• Any other job-related responsibilities as assigned by Program or Clinical Director.

Knowledge, Education, & Experience:

• Master's level or higher degree in Psychology or Social Work (Registered Associate MFT, LMFT, Associate Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, Psychological Assistant, or Licensed Psychologist)
• Significant experience working with Eating Disorders/ Mental Health / Substance Use Disorders population, including knowledge of current evidence-based practices.
• 2 + years' experience in the field of mental health, substance use disorders

Employment Status: Full time

Schedule: Sunday- Thursday or Tuesday- Saturday 9am-5pm

Work location: Medford, NJ

Compensation Range: associate $63,000-73,000, fully licensed $70,000-85,000