Behavioral Health Therapist I - Bellefield OP

. Our team is committed to fostering a supportive and compassionate environment, helping our clients achieve their personal goals and maintain their overall well-being.

Our Behavioral Health Therapist is eligible for a Sign on Bonus!!

1-year work commitment-$5,000

2-year work commitment-$7,000

3-year work commitment-$10,000

Responsibilities:
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Completes same-day clinical documentation and provides necessary information for service authorization.
• Reviews cases and patient condition changes with the supervisor and clinical team.
• Assesses and updates patient needs and treatment plans.
• Conducts new patient assessments under supervision and implements treatment models.
• Provides individual and group therapy, engages families, and educates patients on recovery.
• Documents all patient interactions and case management activities.
• Discusses additional service needs with the clinical team and makes referrals as needed.
• Participates in treatment team meetings to review and update treatment plans.
• Maintains daily clinical productivity records.
• Creates comprehensive treatment plans for patients with diverse needs.

Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education in school counseling, or related field required. (Successfully completed the educational requirements as defined in practicing state's code)
• ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR GRADUATE-LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM preferred.
• Experience in diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Passed the examination required by 49.11. relating to licensure examination. Must sign a license agreement and be actively working to obtain the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), or Licensed Family Marriage Therapist (LMFT) within 30 months of hire.
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