Therapist 3

Harboroaks; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks seeks an experienced mental health therapist to diagnose and treat emotional and behavioral disorders. You will apply psychotherapy techniques, conduct individual or group therapy, and develop treatment plans for patients in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Qualified candidates hold a Master's degree in a therapeutic field, with 4+ years of therapy experience and licensure. CPR and de-escalation certification are required or offered on hire. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.
• Four or more years' experience as a therapist with two+ years' experience with the specific population is required.
• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions for individuals and families.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and discharge planning.
• Develop and implement initial treatment plans; coordinate services as needed.
• Maintain therapy documentation according to standards.
• Maintain a caseload and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings; coordinate care and after-care planning.
• Assist in training staff on behavior management or crisis intervention.
• Coordinate clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patients and families.
• Assess needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities.

Skills

Empathy and rapport-building

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology / Social Work / Counseling

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

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 mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.
• 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.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
• May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
• Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
• 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 Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.
• Four or more years' experience as a therapist with two or more years' experience with the specific population of the facility is required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
• 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.

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