Clinical Therapist Associate-Psychiatric Day Treatment Program

About the role

This position is responsible for providing psychological services under the supervision of a CMC employed licensed professional. At manager's and CMC supervision's discretion and based on the service area, services provided may include performing diagnostic interviews; providing individual and family therapy (if deemed appropriate within the individual's role and practice area), group therapy, play therapy, providing consultation services, providing parent education, participating in research projects, providing care coordination services, and providing direct care to patients within the milieu. Services may be provided in inpatient and outpatient medical and psychiatry service areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and treatment services to patients and families with complex psychosocial needs; provide crisis intervention and emergency services as needed. These services will be provided under the supervision of a licensed professional.
• Contribute to the teaching mission of the hospital by working with faculty, staff and trainees and participating in learning opportunities.
• In inpatient and partial hospitalization service areas, may provide patient care within the milieu under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include daily management and direct patient care of assigned patients: interacting therapeutically with patients during all activities; orienting patients and families to the unit; developing behavioral programs in collaboration with the treatment team; providing a safe environment for patients, self and others; assisting with learning activities and behavior management; reporting patient response to treatments and medications; obtaining vital signs, heights, and weights; intervening in crisis situations; and documenting patients' progress and response to treatment.
• Case management and disposition arrangements.
• Contribute to program development and research activities.

Requirements

At least 1 year job related experience required
At least 3 years job related experience preferred
Spanish language proficiency preferred

Qualifications

Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience
Completion of a Masters Degree in Counseling or related field required

Skills

State of Texas Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (LPC-Intern prior to 4/15/2021) or State of Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associate or State of Texas Licensed Masters of Social Work upon hire required

Benefits

Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
Caregiver Leave
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM