Behavioral Health Therapist - Licensed Social Worker, Counselor, Psychologist or Psychotherapist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This position is part of the behavioral health clinical team. This position diagnoses or evaluates mental and emotional disorders of individuals, and administers programs of treatment. This position participates in performance improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments. Performs psychological testing and evaluations. Selects approach to use in individual therapy, plan frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy. Observes patient in play or other situations, and selects, administrators, and interprets intelligence, achievement, interest, personality, and other psychological tests to diagnose disorders, and formulate plan of treatment. Collaborates, as needed, with Psychiatrist and other specialists in developing treatment plans for patients. Responsible to make appropriate referrals to internal disciplines of CHC/SEK and/or external resources/agencies for additional services required. Provides clinical consultation to other providers within CHC/SEK as needed. Responsible for accurate, timely, and clear medical record documentation. Provides clear written and oral communication to patients/guardians, and employees Pursue clinical licensure to enable independent practice authority. The essential functions listed are not an exhaustive list of every task the employee is required to complete. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account