Summit BHC
Location
Bridgeton, NJ | United States
Job description
Licensed Therapist | Seabrook | Bridgeton, New Jersey
Job Summary: The Therapist is a part of the multidisciplinary team responsible for providing direct clinical services to clients and their families with most emphasis on completing Psychosocial Assessments; providing individual, group and family therapy for clients; facilitating psycho-educational training, family meetings, discharge planning; assisting in program development; developing, implementing, and reviewing Treatment Plans; and providing linkage to outside resources. Job Duties: • Conducts a psychosocial assessment and develops an initial discharge plan. • Develops and implements treatment plans for client based on assessment and coordinates any additional services needed, revising as necessary. • Conducts individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the client. • Applies psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders. • Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment planning conferences. Presents appropriate client information to the treatment team. Recommends effective treatment interventions. • Maintains a caseload as assigned. • Develops and implements special client groups or program modules. • Timely prepares progress notes and treatment updates in the medical record. Maintains all clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and accrediting standards. • Ensures each assigned client has a structured and clinically appropriate post care plan. Acts as Liaison to referral sources and support of continuation of care. • Provides crisis intervention to clients and families in acute distress. • Provides introduction and initial coordination of wide range of community resources: financial, housing, legal, social/recreational, occupational, spiritual and support groups. • May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology required. • At least one year of experience as a therapist with all age groups required.Job tags
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