Basic Function: Assist in the direction of the clinical component as well as facilitation of organization-wide quality improvement and program development. DBT and ED training are a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses client's strengths, needs, abilities and preferences; formulates a diagnostic
  impression based on current DSM criteria; performs biopsychosocial assessment; and in
  conjunction with the client develops a workable plan for treatment.
• Investigates case situations and presents information to members of clinical team on client's
  family and social background pertinent to diagnosis and treatment.
• Completes treatment plans, discharge summaries and other chart-related documents and
  correspondence for assigned clients in a timely manner.
• Provides individual counseling and facilitate educational and counseling groups assigned and
  promptly chart these activities in the client's records.
• Full Time Therapists will carry a case load of 15-18 clients and 5-7 groups a week
• Full Time Therapists are required to be on site from 8am-4:30pm.
• Selects approach to use in individual therapy such as directive, non-directive, and supportive
  therapy and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
• Works cooperatively with other community resources and referral sources to coordinate
  services to clients.
• Strives to increase professional growth and effectiveness through training and by keeping
  abreast of current trends and theories in relevant areas.
• Provides direct behavioral health services including mental health and substance abuse
  services (i.e., psycho/social assessments, consultation, individual/group/ family therapy,
  professional in-service training and community education services, etc.) at a rate that
  achieves or exceeds the minimum direct service standard as established annually.
• Provides crisis intervention services when authorized and necessary.
• Maintains appropriate state license/registration/certification for scope of practice.
• Carries out other responsibilities as delegated by Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Officer
• Performs utilization review as needed.
• Completes risk assessments as needed.