Therapist

Company: ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP
Location: Glen Allen
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationRichmond IOP - Glen Allen, VAPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelGraduate DegreeJob CategoryHealth CareJob SummaryServes as the primary clinician for clients receiving individual, family and group psychotherapy in the Partial Hospital Program and Intensive Outpatient Programs of the Richmond Outpatient CenterRelationships and ContactsWithin the organization: Initiates and maintains frequent and close working relationships with staff, clients, families, facility and peers throughout the organization. Outside the organization: Initiates and maintains strong professional relationships with clinical providers, referral partners and vendors, as needed.Essential ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the clinical management of his/her assigned clients.Assists in identification of treatment/contract goals, completing the initial psychosocial assessment.Responsible for maintaining contact with the assigned client's referring/outpatient therapist during the course of the client's stay and the family when/if appropriate. Completes and updates treatment plan for assigned clients.Assist in providing clinical updates to the insurance company's Case Manager. Meets with clients two to three times weekly, to help explore identified issues and behaviors in relationship to current symptoms.Leads and participates in group meetings and other activities in the milieu. Provides comprehensive understanding of current behaviors and relational dynamics while using a variety of therapeutic modalities.Attends the weekly team meetings and share observations, comments and important information about clients with the treatment team and provides input into the development of the weekly schedules for all of his/her assigned clients. Responsible for proper charting and ensuring that all documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner.Assists in meal/snack supervision as assigned and attends special occasion activities for the clients.Assists with discharge planning, including a written discharge summary and obtaining referral sources and necessary support systems once the client is discharged.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications related to eating disorder population.Preforms other activities and appropriate responsibilities as requested by the Executive Director.Additional Responsibilities Functions within the guidelines of the facility's Code of Ethics and in accordance with corporate compliance. Assists in promoting and ensuring that the mission, goals and objectives of OBH are understood and actively supported by the employees. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications related to population. Provides a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. Accomplishes organization mission by completing other duties as assigned. ISJPOP QualificationsMust be a fully licensed professional in Virginia such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Ph.D. psychologist, and/or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Minimum of two years' experience working with an emotionally disturbed population which preferable would include adults in mental health. Experience in individual, group and family treatment. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to communicate with peers, clients and/or vendors. Job performance will require the ability to move throughout the building. Performs duties that require the employee to stand and walk for extended periods of time. May sit or remain stationary for periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to talk or hear, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell Ability to move up to 50 pounds Other Requirements Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance. Skill Competencies Displays readiness to assume additional responsibilities in working with clients with eating disorders as evidenced by timeliness, dedication, and willingness to learn. Demonstrates a high level of customer service. Demonstrates a high attention to detail and organizational and prioritizing skills. Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Welcomes and integrates feedback from team. Possesses a clear understanding of safety and security standards of SHN and the employee's role within those standards. Demonstrates strong problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to use sound judgement. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, while building and maintaining professional relationships. Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "At-Will." The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

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