What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Therapist position at Creative Minds Healthcare, PLLC?
Join our dynamic mental health team as a Therapist, where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate, evidence-based care to diverse populations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your clinical expertise to make a meaningful difference in individuals’ lives across outpatient and inpatient settings. You will engage in comprehensive patient assessments, develop personalized treatment plans, and deliver a variety of therapeutic interventions designed to promote mental wellness and behavioral health. Our organization values energetic professionals committed to fostering positive change and supporting clients through their healing journeys.
- Conduct thorough intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems to accurately document patient conditions.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions incorporating modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and applied behavior analysis.
- Implement crisis intervention strategies to manage acute mental health episodes effectively and ensure patient safety.
- Deliver specialized counseling services including addiction counseling, grief counseling, PTSD care, gender issues counseling, and working with individuals with developmental disabilities or autism.
- Maintain detailed medical documentation adhering to HIPAA regulations while ensuring accurate medical records and progress notes are up-to-date.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on case management, treatment planning, and behavioral health strategies tailored to each client’s needs.
- Utilize telehealth platforms for remote therapy sessions, expanding access to care for clients in various settings.
- Engage in clinical research activities when applicable, contributing to the advancement of mental health practices and evidence-based treatments.
- Master’s degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Valid licensure or certification OR provisional as required by state law (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCSWA, LCASA).
- Proven experience in psychotherapy techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, or behavioral therapy.
- Demonstrated expertise in crisis management and crisis intervention protocols.
- Familiarity with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding systems for diagnostic purposes and medical terminology relevant to behavioral health.
- Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics or individuals with disabilities is highly desirable.
- Strong skills in medical documentation, patient assessment, and case management within outpatient or inpatient settings.
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards and confidentiality regulations related to medical records.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse client populations.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams utilizing telehealth technology when needed. Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise fuels positive transformations! We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while fostering a vibrant environment that values energetic engagement and compassionate care. Join us today to be part of a team committed to making a lasting impact on mental health and well-being!
- Supervision is offered
- 1099 position-no benefits
Job Type: Contract
Work Location: In person