Outpatient Therapist- Dual Program

Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.

CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Conducts a psychosocial assessment and develops an initial discharge plan.

Develops and implements treatment plans for patient based on assessment and coordinates any additional services needed, revising as necessary.

Conducts individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.

Applies psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.

Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment planning conferences. Presents appropriate patient information to the treatment team. Recommends effective treatment interventions.

Maintains a caseload as assigned.

Develops and implements special patient groups or program modules.

Timely prepares progress notes and treatment updates in the medical record. Maintains all clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and accrediting standards.

Ensures each assigned patient has a structured and clinically appropriate post hospitalization care plan. Acts as Liaison to referral sources and support of continuation of care.

Provides crisis intervention to patients and families in acute distress.

Provides introduction and initial coordination of wide range of community resources: financial, housing, legal, social/recreational, occupational, spiritual and support groups.

May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.