Psychiatric Therapist - 1st shift - Full-time

Responsible for conducting mental health assessments, triage, short-term counseling, referral and follow-up for Medical Centers Behavioral Health. Incorporates knowledge and expertise in identifying employee’s needs and then participates with other departments to implement classes and programs which promote employee’s health and well-being.

• Provides mental health assessments, triage, short-term counseling, referral and follow-up for clients through Medical Centers Behavioral Health.
• Provides therapeutic environment for clients and ensures confidentiality.
• Completes clinical documentation for all activities.
• Provides information on internal and external programs and resources to clients, including telephone inquiries.
• Prepare and present educational classes on related subjects as needed.
  
  

Education Required

• MA or MS in mental health related field from an accredited college or university required.
  
  

Education Preferred

License, Certification and/or Registration

• Alabama license or certification eligible in field of specialty within 1 year of hire.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of two years experience in mental health related field involving group and individual
  
  

therapy preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks
  
  

frequently and quickly.

• Excellent communication skills necessary with the ability to handle difficult interpersonal
  
  

situations.

• Must be able to develop classes and present in classroom or group setting.