Program Therapist - Outpatient (Days) - $10k Sign-On

About the role

The Program Therapist Outpatient performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their bio psychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed. The Program Therapist Outpatient will formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and/or support groups.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, health care team members and community providers regarding patient status and progress.
• Interact and communicate with community agencies in assessment of and service to patients.
• Provide liaison and referral services to community agencies and appears in court when requested or subpoenaed.
• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with professional ethics according to professional and facility standards.
• Identify opportunities for the program and participate in Performance Improvement projects and activities.
• Continue professional development in individual, family, and group therapy and maintain professional development in personnel file.
• Career & training development opportunities.
• Coordinate care and discharge plans with Community and SASS agencies, if they are involved with the patient’s care.

Requirements

• Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field required.
• Licensure: Massachusetts State license in social work or clinical related mental health field preferred. (LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC)
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; and have strong clinical assessment skills preferred.
• Additional Skill Requirements: CPR certification and management of aggressive behavior training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire.
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of community resources and agencies.
• Ability to manage aggressive behavior.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary for Full-Time positions
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long term disability insurance for Full-Time positions
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

Pay

This is a full-time role and the expected compensation range for this role is $62,400 - $93,600/annually .

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate patient and family needs.