Outpatient Therapist (PLPC, LPC, LPC-S, LMSW, LCSW)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.


• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.


• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.


• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.


• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.


• Maintain a caseload as assigned.


• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.


• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.


• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.


• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. 


• Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.


• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required with CSW or above; PLPC or above.


• One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.


• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).


• First aid may be required based on state or facility.