THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Essential Job Duties:

• The Therapist evaluates patients for behavioral health history and uses this information to document signs; symptoms; physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual implications; and treatment recommendations. The therapist may be asked to speak with other providers and insurance companies to share their observations and recommendations; as well as re-evaluate patients to determine progress at each level of care.
• The Therapist develops a plan of treatment; shares the recommendations with members of a multi-disciplinary team for feedback; implements feedback and then implements the treatment plan within the established time frame. The Therapist monitors the patient's adherence to the plan and determines if short term goals are being met.
• The Therapist provides group therapy based on accomplishment of objectives identified in treatment plan. This may include individual and family therapy if ordered.
• The Therapist is responsible for coordinating care with referral sources and other providers, as well as treatment and discharge planning. Thorough documentation of assessments, evaluations, therapy notes, contacts made must be made accurately and timely.
• The Therapist has a professional duty to warn in cases of child and vulnerable adult protection.
• In some cases, the Therapist may provide clinical supervision to students working towards licensure.
• Performs various other duties as assigned or as requested

Position Requirements:

• ND Licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, (LPCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; able to react quickly and calmly as part of a team to handle volatile and potentially emergency situations; make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances; and after training, be able to manage disruptive and explosive patients; smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks
• Communicate thoroughly and accurately in a professional manner both verbally and in writing. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills are expected.
• Successful employees demonstrate a pleasant upbeat demeanor and a positive attitude.
• Able to use Microsoft Office products