Behavioral Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Behavioral Health Therapist will provide clinical therapy services to clients and their families in an outpatient setting, diagnosing and treating mental illness and behavioral health concerns, acting within their scope of all applicable state laws and their professional license. This position is responsible for treating a variety of clients who have serious and persistent psychiatric / substance abuse, medical, and / or bio-psychosocial concerns. He / she identifies clients with bio-psychosocial problems and / or high-risk situations needing intervention and resolution. The Behavioral Health Therapist, in conjunction with the client(s), interdisciplinary staff, families, and community agencies, is responsible for developing a treatment plan, communicating, and implementing the plan with all involved parties, and maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation. This position calls for sound, quick decisions in client-related matters. In accordance with HIPAA regulations, this position requires full access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Such disclosure is necessary to perform the requirements of the job. Confidentiality of PHI must be maintained.

Requirements :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker as recognized with the State of Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.
• Minimal of one-year clinical experience providing therapy services, including internships.
• Maintains License in good standing through State of Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS :