Associate Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION :

Associate Therapists provide direct therapeutic services, including individual, group, couples, and family therapy, tailored to each client’s needs. Associate Therapists will conduct initial assessments, develop personalized treatment plans, and offer case management as needed. Throughout treatment, the Associate Therapist will monitor progress, adjust plans, and create discharge plans to support long-term wellness. The Associate Therapist is also responsible for accurate and timely documentation of all services rendered, including session notes, treatment updates, and case management activities. All documentation will adhere to legal, ethical, and organizational standards to ensure compliance and maintain integrity of clinical records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Clinical

• Provides direct therapeutic care, under limited supervision.
• Provides crisis-intervention as needed.
• Oversees patient’s progress in treatment and ensures level of care is appropriate based on medical necessity.

2. Assessment, Planning, and Documentation

3. Collaboration & Coordination

4. Compliance and Quality Improvement

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS :

The description of job functions reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal duties, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. Employees who hold this position may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

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