Therapist PHP Child - Sign on Bonus

Peakbehavioral; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Behavioral Health seeks a Therapist I高级 to provide direct clinical services to patients and families at our Las Cruces, NM location. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, individual/group/family therapy, psycho-educational activities, discharge planning, and program development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology, and at least one year of therapy experience across all ages.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology required.
• At least one year of experience as a therapist with all age groups.
• Clinical interviewing and assessment using the DSM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop discharge plans.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as per treatment plan.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate community resources as needed.
• Maintain clinical documentation and ensure post-hospitalization care planning.

Skills

Clinical interviewing

Assessment skills

DSM knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology

Job description

## Therapist PHP Child Telehealth-In PersonApplylocations: Peak Behavioral Healthtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR125736Therapist PHP Child Telehealth-In Person | Peak Behavioral Health | Las Cruces, New Mexico**About the Job:**PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Therapist I is a part of the multidisciplinary team responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients and their families with most emphasis on completing Psychosocial Assessments; providing individual, group and family therapy for patients; facilitating psycho-educational training, family meetings, discharge planning; assisting in program development; developing, implementing, and reviewing Treatment Plans; and providing linkage to outside resources.**Roles and Responsibilities:****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Conducts a psychosocial assessment and develops an initial discharge plan.* Develops and implements treatment plans for patient based on assessment and coordinates any additional services needed, revising as necessary.* Conducts individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.* Applies psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.* Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment planning conferences. Presents appropriate patient information to the treatment team. Recommends effective treatment interventions.* Maintains a caseload as assigned.* Develops and implements special patient groups or program modules.* Timely prepares progress notes and treatment updates in the medical record. Maintains all clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and accrediting standards.* Ensures each assigned patient has a structured and clinically appropriate post hospitalization care plan. Acts as Liaison to referral sources and support of continuation of care.* Provides crisis intervention to patients and families in acute distress.* Provides introduction and initial coordination of wide range of community resources: financial, housing, legal, social/recreational, occupational, spiritual and support groups.* May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:*** Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology required.* Requires at least one year of experience as a therapist with all age groups.* Clinical interviewing and assessment using the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.* Ability to effectively assess, plan and implement therapeutic social work services in a multidisciplinary setting.* Skill in assessment, considerable knowledge of social work principles and practice, social health and welfare programs and government eligibility for these programs; ability to mobilize and coordinate resources effectively.**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 and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).* First aid may be required based on state or facility.**SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:**This position is an Individual Contributor.Why Peak Behavioral Health?Peak Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Peak Behavioral Health 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.