Therapist for Intensive Outpatient Program for Children and Adolescents
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
+ Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
+ Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
+ Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
+ Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
+ Maintain a caseload as assigned.
+ Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
+ May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
+ May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
+ Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
+ Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
+ One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.