The Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Professional Psychiatric Services under DBH. Therapist responsibilities include providing therapy services, leading therapy groups, facilitating clinical assessments, conducting individual sessions, and other tasks as detailed below. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping those in need and will find joy in being at the heart of a positive, professional culture. They will enjoy talking to clients and enjoy supporting their staff in doing the same. The Professional Psychiatric Services division prides itself on its close culture, clinical excellence, while focusing on helping patients sustain their mental health wellness goals and bringing a new sense of hope to those that are suffering.
Job Duties
Ensures clinical documentation is completed with PPS division policy guidelinesEstablish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.Delivers 30-32 hours of direct client hours each week to outpatient clients.Facilitates intensive outpatient program groups 2 times a weekFacilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.Clinical supervision as required.Participates in weekly team meetings and communicates patient treatment goals with all team members as needed.Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients’ level of care.Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.Communicates with the billing department to provide information about services rendered as therapy.Participates in research planning, analysis, development, and presentation.Provides training and support to clinical care coordinator as needed.Actively participates in prior authorizations and utilization review for TMS, Spravato, and medicationsAssists with accreditation and credentialing efforts as needed.
Collaborates with the Office Manager to complete tasks related as requested.Supports the development of new therapeutic initiatives and programs as needed.Advocate for clients when necessaryRefer patients across Discovery Behavioral Health brands and service lines as clinically indicatedConsult on potential referrals filtering into practice from other Discovery Behavioral Health brands as clinically indicatedBack up technician for TMS and Spravato as necessaryTherapeutic intervention for patients undergoing Spravato and Esketamine treatmentProviding integrative therapy for patients undergoing services withing practiceOther various duties as assigned This is a full time position.
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field, requiredCompletion of state requirements to obtain provisional licensure and later state clinical license to conduct therapeutic interventions requiredObtain BLS, CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hireMust possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing #DBH123
Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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