Mental Health Therapist

Statements of Purpose

Under the supervision of the Executive Clinical Director, the Therapist is responsible for completing the Biopsychosocial assessment, developing treatment plans, conducting process groups and individual sessions with facility clients virtually. MUST HAVE ONE:LMFT, LCSW, LCDC, or LPC

Major Task, Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily treatment experience of each of his/her clients.
• Maintain assigned documentation as required within the timelines required.
• Conduct assessments of clients at the time of admission and re-assessments as required and if needed.
• Conduct mental status examinations.
• Provide appropriate treatment recommendations based on a review of the client’s history, signs, and symptoms.
• Provide individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy as needed.
• Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
• Crisis intervention services, including 5150 determinations.
• Treatment Planning.
• Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and related issues.

Charting Requirements

• Initial Treatment Plan must be complete and signed within the timelines required.
• Treatment Plan Updates must be completed upon level changes.
• Biopsychosocial must be complete and signed within the timelines required.
• Clients must receive at least one individual session with primary therapist each week.
• Note must be logged within 24 hours, including notes that state if and why client was not seen, etc.
• If clinician leads groups, notes must be logged within 24 hours.
• Referents must contact referent within 48 hours of being assigned the client. Call must be documented in client chart under the PHI tab.
• Must contact referent minimum of once per week via phone to keep family and/or referent updated. Call must be documented.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Master or Doctorate degree in psychology, social work, counseling or social science. Licensed or registered as an LMFT, LCSW, LCDC, or LPC; or by the Board of Psychology as a Licensed Psychologist or Psychological Assistant.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in evaluating and/or treating persons suffering from mental illness and/or substance abuse. Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Criminal Background and pre-employment drug screen clearance required.
• Health Screen required.
• Develop computer skills adequate to perform word processing duties upon employment.

Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties.

Able to sit at a desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties.

Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.

Modality Specific Job Responsibilities

Duties may vary based on assignment. Employees shall receive, concurrent with this job description, the specific orientation necessary for their specific job.

About Quadrant Health Group

At Quadrant Health Group, we believe in fostering a culture of compassion, innovation, and excellence. We are dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their optimal health and well-being. Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.