Therapist, Mental Health

Therapist

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.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Must possess a Masters Degree in Social Work, psychology, or other human service or behavioral science field.

• Must possess current Georgia license such as LMFT, LPC, or LCSW.

• Must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and/or adults.

• Must have a valid Driver's License with minimum of four year driving history and the ability to meet and remain in good standing in accordance with Agency insurance guidelines.

• Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of mental and emotional dysfunctions.

• Knowledge of human behavior…