Therapist - Multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Team

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

Job summary

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program is seeking an Associate Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team. You will provide treatment services according to the Discovery Clinical Model, maintain safety, lead psychoeducational groups, conduct assessments, and manage a caseload in RTC/OP settings.

This full-time, on-site role in Shawnee, KS offers daily group work, collaboration with families, and discharge planning from day one.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required.
• Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, required.
• Operates under supervision and is not fully licensed.
• Must possess a current driver's license and be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely clinical documentation throughout treatment.
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families.
• Facilitate admission assessments and onboarding of new patients.
• Provide access to care and participate in weekly treatment team meetings.
• Maintain a caseload of 5-6 RTC and 10-15 OP patients.
• Complete weekly therapy sessions including family sessions.
• Facilitate process-oriented and psychoeducational groups daily in RTC and OP.
• Attend meal support sessions at least weekly.
• Facilitate multi-family groups and family programs.
• Provide utilization reviews for insurer authorization as needed.
• Return calls and emails within 2 hours during business hours; 24-48 hours otherwise.
• Assess suicidality and danger to self or others.
• Support other clinical team members in absence.
• Communicate with UR/Business regarding authorization and payment.
• Begin discharge planning on day of admission.
• Complete discharge session ensuring coping skills and transition plan.
• Confirm discharge appointments with patient and family.
• Coordinate with referrals and outpatient providers for continuity of care.
• Facilitate transfers to higher level of care as needed.
• Participate in outreach and program tours.
• Manage crises in sessions and milieu.
• Support milieu staff in interactions with patients and families.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure clinical quality.
• Complete other tasks as requested.
• RTC on-call at least 1x per month and respond within 20 minutes.

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field

State requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions

Current driver's license in good standing

Job description

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program is seeking an Associate Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team. You will provide treatment services according to the Discovery Clinical Model, maintain safety, lead psychoeducational groups, conduct assessments, and manage a caseload in RTC/OP settings.

This full-time, on-site role in Shawnee, KS offers daily group work, collaboration with families, and discharge planning from day one.