Therapist - Short Term Residential

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field (required)
• Minimum one (1) year of therapy experience with chronically mentally ill or dually diagnosed populations
• Strong knowledge of adult mental health and crisis intervention
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete timely clinical documentation

• Three (3)+ years of clinical therapy experience
• Minimum one (1) year of therapy experience with chronically mentally ill or dually diagnosed populations
• Strong knowledge of adult mental health and crisis intervention
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete timely clinical documentation

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to clients in a short-term residential setting
• Conduct intake assessments and complete psychosocial evaluations within required timeframes
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans within five (5) days of admission
• Review and update treatment plans regularly based on client progress
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Develop discharge plans and coordinate aftercare services

• Provide support during crisis stabilization periods
• Participate in on-call rotation to support CCSU as required

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in client records
• Complete progress notes and required reports in accordance with agency standards

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in client records
• Complete progress notes and required reports in accordance with agency standards

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

• Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic skills
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and stabilization techniques
• Understanding of chronic mental illness and co-occurring disorders
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Professional judgment, ethics, and confidentiality

• Frequent standing, walking, and interaction with clients
• Ability to use computers and standard office equipment
• May require responding to crisis situations within the facility

• Residential behavioral health setting
• Frequent interaction with individuals experiencing acute mental health symptoms
• May require flexibility in schedule and on-call responsibilities

• Quality and effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
• Timeliness and accuracy of documentation
• Client progress and successful stabilization outcomes
• Collaboration with treatment team
• Compliance with agency policies and regulatory standards

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary benefit options
• 401(k) with employer match

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Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.

We are a drug free employer.

South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE.