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Current Job Opening: Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist is needed to perform the following duties:
Effective maintenance of involvement in the development and review of clients’ treatment plans.
Deliver quality and consistent individual/ group treatment. Promote continuity of program activity through the maintenance of proper channels of communication.
Maintain all required client-related documentation in a timely manner.
Ensure accurate and complete evaluation of referred clients:
Ensure continued professional development and self-improvement. Perform projects as assigned by supervisor:
Ensure compliance to all internal and external regulations, policies and procedures:
Bachelor Degree is required in Counseling, Mental Health Counseling or Social Work or Psychology
Effective maintenance of involvement in the development and review of clients’ treatment plans.
- Develop individual treatment plan for each client in conjunction with his/her mental needs, treatment expectations, and individual backgrounds.
- Assesses for biological, psychological and social factors that can be contributing to clients' physical or mental condition.
- Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.
- Complete initial releases, demographic information and other chart materials by the end of the intake sessions.
- Conducts diagnostic assessments and give preliminary diagnosis for new intakes as well as complete the necessary paperwork to open a chart.
Deliver quality and consistent individual/ group treatment. Promote continuity of program activity through the maintenance of proper channels of communication.
- Conduct weekly 45-min counseling sessions with clients. Through these, therapist will assess need, build trust and explore issues.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment on clients' progress in resolving presenting issues and moving towards treatment goals.
- Encourage the client to explore their feelings and behaviors and to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
- Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Types of session (individual/family session) provided will be determined by the clinical needs of the client.
- Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status
Maintain all required client-related documentation in a timely manner.
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
- Regular review and update of treatment plans that are consistent with treatment goals.
- Make charts available on request for internal or external audit.
Ensure accurate and complete evaluation of referred clients:
- Coordinate care of clients with medical staff and referral sources.
- Provide and gain consultation as needed for clients with other members of the treatment team.
- Refer clients to other levels of care or for other services as necessary.
- Gather information about mental health referral resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
Ensure continued professional development and self-improvement. Perform projects as assigned by supervisor:
- Participates in relevant clinical meetings and ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills through individual and group supervision.
- Informs supervisor of significant risk/issues related to clients as appropriate, and follows emergency reporting process as required.
- Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other mental health agencies.
Ensure compliance to all internal and external regulations, policies and procedures:
- Complete discharge/transfer summary documentation on a timely basis.
- Evaluate treatment outcomes and write reports. Discuss with individual patients their plans after leaving therapy.
- Network within the health professional community to maintain continuity of work and client base.
Bachelor Degree is required in Counseling, Mental Health Counseling or Social Work or Psychology