Therapist

Purpose : The Therapist works with individuals to promote optimum mental and emotional health.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments of assigned clients including mental status assessment, DSM-5 and all appropriate clinical information for Treatment planning.
• Create original treatment plan for all assigned clients and review and evaluate progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment plans.
• Coordinate, deliver, and document all treatment services throughout the treatment cycle as dictated by each client's treatment plan including Individual, Group, and Family Therapy as well as other services as needed.
• Ensure all clinical practices and services adhere to all current contracts and state and federal polices set forth by DBHDD, DCH, COA, CMOs, and others as applicable.
• Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the client's history and progress, services provided, progress notes, orders, evaluations and recommendations.
• Complete and submit any required outpatient treatment requests as needed / required per client payer.
• Develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships.
• Confer with client to develop post treatment activities.
• Maintain and keep all assigned clients' file current and meet all deadlines per program policy and procedure.
• Effectively communicate written information to the right people in such a way as to establish an accurate record of each client's progression.
• Responsible for reporting all reportable incidents to the Clinical Director and Child Protective Services, if applicable.
• Acts as a liaison between the Agency and its collaterals.
• Establishes and maintains an environment that promotes the safety of the clients.
• Ability to utilize Collaborative Documentation.
• Meet weekly billable hour requirement.
• Participate in weekly rotating on call schedule to provide on call crisis services to clients.
• Attend clinical meetings and treatment reviews as assigned by the Clinical Director.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with other parts of the agency (i.e. Human Resources, Finance, etc.)
• Complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Is willing to take on additional responsibility in a positive manner.
• Uphold the mission and values of The Methodist Home.
• Complete training necessary to perform position consistent with program and agency staff development plans as well as maintain continuing education for professional license.
• Demonstrate a commitment to democracy by actively participating in team decisions.
• Practice social responsibility evidenced by dependability and reliability.
• Communicate openly to establish and maintain effective working relationship with people at all levels.
• Utilize appropriate Sanctuary tools when interacting with colleagues and residents / clients.
• Demonstrate an understanding and adhere to the seven commitments of Sanctuary when carrying out work responsibilities.

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