SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Mental Health Therapist will provide quality services to assigned clients in compliance with agency policies, COMAR standards, and all state and federal regulations. This role will primarily be responsible for completing assessments for clients when they are scheduled for reauthorizations. The specific responsibilities of the position of Re-evaluation Therapist include the following:

• Complete diagnostic assessments, formulate proper diagnosis, and complete all necessary documentation related to diagnosis.
• Maintain availability for an average of 10 diagnostic assessments daily

• Be a part of a multidisciplinary process, including collaboration with therapeutic and psychiatric staff, administrative staff, counselors, etc. to share relevant therapeutic related to clients assessed and seen for services

• Timely and satisfactory documentation of all treatment efforts and progress which adheres to standards and regulations as set forth by the agency, the respective licensing board and COMAR.

• Abide by all safety rules and regulations of the agency and facility

• Maintain ethical standards per their licensure and for performing services in a professional manner that is congruent with the mission and values of the agency

• Perform duties as needed in accordance with achieving agency goals and maintaining quality standards.

• All other duties assigned

Work schedule:

M-Thursday 11am-7pm

Friday 9am-5pm

SUPERVISION AND COORDINATI ON OF SERVICES

The Re-evaluation Therapist reports directly to the Medical Director. The Re-evaluation Therapist will also collaborate with other professionals and care providers through interdisciplinary teamwork. The Re-evaluation Therapist adheres to ethics of their respective profession.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The Mental Health Therapist must have the following experience, knowledge, or abilities:

1. Maintain professional license in the state of MD to provide therapy services
2. Experience in working with and/or the ability and knowledge to provide comprehensive services to the population with which they are assigned to work
3. Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses as defined by the American Psychiatric Association, assessment, human development, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy
4. Competency in treatment planning, advocacy, and clinical skills
5. Ability to function on an interdisciplinary treatment team through
6. Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills
7. Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural diversity and special needs populations

Education and Experience: Mental Health Professional licensed by the state of Maryland. Experience as required by the credentialing process.