What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist/ Mental Health Outpatient position at Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare?
Mental Health Therapist--Outpatient
Located in Scottsboro, AL
Summary of Responsibilities:
This is an entry level and/or unlicensed professional position involved in direct service delivery efforts. This position applies a variety of psychological methods and techniques in the assessment and evaluation of behavior, personality and intelligence; develops specific treatment plans and provides therapeutic counseling in accordance with plan.
Examples of Job Requirements:
Conduct initial intake assessments of client’s presenting problems, sufficient to
develop a plan for treatment.
Develop a recommended plan of treatment subject to approval by a Program
Director, DMH approved licensed staff, or the Medical Director.
Conduct therapy and other approved rehabilitative services for clients directed
at accomplishing the goals of approved treatment plan.
Provide current and accurate documentation of all treatment provided or
services arranged.
Provide crisis intervention services as needed and may participate in rotation of
responsibility for emergency services.
Participate in regular clinical staffings and clinical supervisory sessions.
Participate in implementation of Quality Assurance plan, as requested by
Program Director.
In-Home and ACT Team Therapists will be required to drive a vehicle and, at
times, climb stairs at client homes.
Supervisor: The immediate supervisor for this position will, in most cases, be the Program Director. In some cases, it may be a Program Coordinator or Therapist II.
Required Qualifications: The minimum qualification for this position is a Master's degree in a clinical area, which also required a clinical practicum. Therapist who are not state licensed or are not licensed at a final level (i.e. ALC, LGSW, etc.) will be classified as a Therapist/ Non-Licensed. Therapists assigned to specific subgroups such as children, adolescents or elderly, will be required to have 2 years specialized training/experience to work with such subgroups or shall receive 2 years supervision by a staff member with specialized training/experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Questions
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- Have you completed the following level of education: Masters
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,932.00 - $78,186.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $54,932 - $78,186