What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Spanish Outpatient Therapist position at Washington Healthcare?
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in various therapeutic modalities and have experience working with diverse populations, including children and individuals with developmental disabilities. The Therapist will be responsible for providing high-quality mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and support to clients in both individual and group settings.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and diagnostic evaluations to determine client needs.
- Provide psychotherapy and counseling services utilizing techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic therapy.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions focused on topics such as grief counseling, addiction counseling, and behavioral management.
- Offer crisis intervention and management strategies to clients in need of immediate support.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and ICD coding standards.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and case management.
- Engage in clinical research and data collection to enhance therapeutic practices.
- Provide telehealth services as needed, ensuring accessibility for clients unable to attend in-person sessions.
Skills
- Proficiency in psychotherapy techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
- Experience with child & family counseling, crisis intervention, and working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Familiarity with ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems for accurate medical documentation.
- Strong background in mental health counseling, patient assessment, and clinical research methodologies.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations including geriatrics, pediatrics, individuals with autism, and those facing chronic pain issues.
- Knowledge of behavioral health practices including applied behavior analysis and behavior management strategies.
- Excellent communication skills for individual/group counseling sessions as well as crisis management situations.
- Understanding of medical terminology related to mental health care. We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Roxbury, MA 02132
Salary : $40 - $60