Therapist
Company: Communicare Inc
Location: Brandenburg
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR: Manager MH Services FLSA STATUS:
E
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides direct behavioral health care counseling
and consultation services to Communicare consumers.
QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree in clinical or counseling
psychology, Masters Degree in social work, or other Masters Degree
in behavioral health field licensed and credentialed by appropriate
board. Experience with severely mentally ill clients preferred.
SKILL SETS: Demonstrates superior oral and written communication
skills. Possesses a basic knowledge of computers. Other
demonstrated skills are problem analysis, resolution and superior
customer service skills.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Visual acuity necessary for
updating files and completing documents. Requires frequent stooping
and kneeling. Hearing and talking necessary to answer phone and
talk with employees, clients, members of their family, or other
professionals. Works while walking, standing, and sitting. Manual
dexterity is required to perform computer functions. Possible
exposure to bloodborne pathogens, biohazardous waste, hazardous
waste, and communicable diseases.
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
1. Make referrals to appropriate levels of care and additional
services as needed.
2. Consult with referral sources to coordinate and collaborate on
treatment plans as needed.
3. Exercises sound clinical and ethical judgment in treatment
decisions and responsibility.
4. Develops therapeutic, supportive relationships with severely
mentally ill client population.
5. Follows all applicable regulatory guidelines.
6. Assists with the development and implementation of Therapeutic
Rehabilitation activities.
7. Participates in diagnostic and treatment planning meetings.
8. Completes all documentation in a timely manner.
9. Assists in the evaluation of program referrals.
10. Performs psychological testing or refers for testing as
needed.
11. Facilitates voluntary hospital admissions when clinically
indicated and within the guidelines of the referral hospital.
12. Maintains professional conduct to facilitate coordination of
all clinical and non-clinical staff.
13. Participate in agency CQI activities.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Adheres to Communicare Services, Inc. policies and
procedures
2. Attends mandatory inservice and other training/educational
programs as required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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