Therapist - Residential Unit (11582)

About the role

The ideal individual in this role will provide person-focused therapeutic services for individuals experiencing mental and behavioral health events of varying acuity, inclusive of substance use and/or withdrawal. You will contribute to the collaborative plan of care and delivery of services through assessment, evaluation, crisis interventions, referrals, development, and implementation of treatment plans using outcome-based goals. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team with the individual as decision-maker.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of crisis and behavior stabilization services supporting clients with a variety of behavioral health needs.
• Conduct behavioral health assessments for individuals in crisis and/or who are experiencing high acuity behavioral health symptoms.
• In collaboration with the individual receiving care, peer recovery specialist, nurse, and other professional team members, develop a person-centered treatment plan with sustainable goals, realistic strategies, with identified supports and intervention(s).
• Coordinate with system partners such as hospitals and other community organizations for direct admission to residential units and necessary assessments/evaluations.
• Collaborate with team members to support assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and outpatient counseling activities for the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program.
• Using established mechanisms/processes, refer individuals to outpatient facilities and for support services and continuation of care following discharge in collaboration with unit case management.
• Provide short-term limited, evidence-based counseling for both individual and group settings.
• Coordinate and act as a liaison as assigned and appropriate for internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate adherence to company policies and expectations and behavioral competencies, both explicit and implicit.
• Perform all tasks, projects, and/or duties as assigned and authorized, as determined by Human Resources and Direct Supervisor (or designated delegate) to be congruent with the role.

Requirements

• Master's in Clinical Psychology (MA or MS) or Master's in Social Work (MSW), Required
• 2 years of experience as a counseling professional, Required
• Completion of Licensure Supervisory Hours, Strongly Preferred
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, Required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Products, Required
• Current LCPC or LCSW licensure in Maryland, Required

Qualifications

• Proficiency and familiarity with EHR/EMR systems, Preferred
• Current BLS Certification, Preferred

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift weights up to 50 pounds at times.

Psycho-Social Demands

• Seeks guidance/help proactively to support safety and quality care.
• Demonstrates skill of distress-tolerance to maintain calm and safety.
• Models positive regard with all members of the community of care.
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal boundaries.
• Maintains personal and situational awareness through self-reflection.
• Practices ethical, evidence-based, and person-first decision-making.