PT Day Treatment Group Therapist at JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

Hueytown, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Illness Syndromes, Treatment Strategies, Assessment Criteria, Patient Management Techniques, Crisis Intervention, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: 571 ALLISON BONNETT DRIVE - DOLOMITE, AL 35061 Job Shift: Day Part-Time Day Treatment Therapist Normal Work Hours/Days: Part-time, Monday - Friday, works 30 hours a week. This is a professional position that involves providing direct clinical services to mentally ill clients in the JBS Mental Health Authority Day Treatment Program. This staff member will be the Primary therapist for 40 clients and fill in for other therapists as needed within the Residential Program. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS: Responsible for the provision of direct clinical services outlined by the Program Coordinator - Day Treatment Program Responsible for conducting initial intakes. Responsible for providing individual and group therapy. Responsible for providing crisis intervention as needed. Responsible for the completion of required billing information and ongoing documentation in the clinical charts. Participate as a member of the Treatment Team. Participate in the screening and selection process of new clients entering the Residential Program. Participate in the referral process as clients are discharged from the Residential Program. Facilitate inpatient care as needed for clients in the Residential Program. Participate in the On-Call structure provided for the Residential Program as needed. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in behavioral science or related mental health discipline with emphasis on the management of the chronically/seriously mentally ill population. Minimum of two years post-graduate clinical experience providing direct clinical services to adult mentally ill clients. Valid Alabama Driver's license and driving record acceptable to the agency's automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on the agency policy. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Knowledge of mental illness syndromes, treatment strategies, assessment criteria and patient management techniques. Ability to provide crisis intervention techniques and strategies. Ability to provide individual, group, and family therapy. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The therapist will provide direct clinical services to mentally ill clients, including conducting intakes and offering individual and group therapy. They will also participate in the treatment team and assist with client referrals and discharges.