What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Outpatient Therapist position at Patterns-India®?
As a Adult Outpatient Therapist in the Adult Behavioral Health Program, you will be responsible for the following:
- Primary responsibility is to participate in the delivery of clinical services, including intake evaluations, and direct treatment for adults and families.
- Assess and document the needs of clients who present themselves for outpatient mental health and/or co-occurring substance abuse services utilizing Person-Centered Planning principals.
- Provide individual and group therapy.
- Work collaboratively with others in relation to the client and family including psychiatrists, primary care physicians, school personnel and other family service or support people.
- Must meet all of the contractual requirements of the funding sources and/or agency, including maintaining State licensure.
- Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings and case consultations.
- Complete clinical records and agency documentation in a timely manner consistent with policies and procedures of the facility
- Follow a professional code of ethics.
- Coordinate effective discharge planning prior to case closure.
- Complete 24 hours of training in the treatment of adults with mental health and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders.
- Other duties as needed.
- Regular working hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 7 pm, Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm. Flexible scheduling is available. Some evening and/or weekend hours may be required based on program needs.
- Must have a minimum of a master s degree in social work, Psychology or Counseling and possess the corresponding State of Michigan licensure. - [REQUIRED]
- Candidates must obtain the Qualified Mental Health Professional credential within 120 days of hire.
- Must have one year of experience (may include time spent in fieldwork or internship) treating or working with people who have been diagnosed with mental illness. - [REQUIRED]
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must have excellent organizational and attention to detail skills in order to track and prepare data accurately and timely.
- Must have the ability interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
- Individual programs may have additional requirements.
- Additional requirements include: cultural competency, ability to work effectively with a diverse population, the ability to engage and maintain therapeutic relationships with youth and families in a variety of modes of treatment, the ability to develop collaborative relationships with other unit staff and providers, effective communication skills, and a willingness to be flexible.
- Cannot accept candidates who are on student/work visas, and/or require sponsorship to work in the U.S. at this time.
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