We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for behavioral health and providing exceptional patient care in an inpatient setting.
Duties include:
1. Perform initial intake sessions, evaluations of client needs and develop customized treatment plans.
2. Administer different psychometrics that will provide quantitative data that verifies the client's diagnosis on file.
3. Be knowledgeable about DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and accurately diagnose clients.
4. Promptly complete progress notes after client sessions.
5. Competently handle 40-hour per week client caseload.
6. Be able to collaborate with other mental health professionals
7. Educate staff and clients on stress and trauma coping mechanisms.
8. Participate in one hour bi-weekly staff meetings.
9. Provide clients with the resources they need to reach personal goals.
10. Monitor client progress and modify their treatment plans as needed.
11. Experience working with persons with various mental, emotional and/or behavioral disorders, substance use and/or co-occurring disorders
12. Be knowledgeable and follow APA ethical guidelines for counseling-related concerns.
13. Coordinate with social and medical agencies, healthcare providers and community outreach programs to provide clients with needed services.
14. Complete continuing education courses to maintain Virginia LPC/LMFT/LCSW/Psychologist licensure.
15. Professionally balance clinical and administrative duties.
16. Communicate clearly with the practice owner and office manager.
17. Knowledge of clinical work theory and practice, skills in clinical assessment, treatment plan development and implementation, group and individual treatment and case management.