ACT Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s Degree- Board approved LCSW or LPC
• Two years of administrative/office or related experience. 
• CPR Certification (Required) AED & First Aid
• Submits motor vehicle record upon initial employment and every year afterwards.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.A.

OVERVIEW

Do you want to feel good about the work you do? Providing compassion and care isn’t just our profession at PHRI, it’s our passion…and culture. We care for the clients that we serve. We listen to them and provide the support that they need to enable them to live comfortable and fulfilling lives. We live our values of integrity, leadership, tenacity, customer care, teamwork and fun to restore hope and healing to the community. We are looking for mission driven professionals who believe in our values, want to join a transformational company with a big heart and make a difference in the community. 

Currently serving over 1,500 patients in two different states and looking to grow to over 10,000 patients in 5 states, over the next 3-5 years. Our focus is advocating and implementing an integrated care model approach to underserved populations undergoing behavioral health related issues. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Prestige Healthcare Resources Inc. Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conduct individual and family therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting initial consultations to gather client information 
• Assessing clients emotional and mental health and developing treatment plans to meet them 
• Asking questions and listening to help clients explore their thoughts and feelings 
• Leading clients through mental exercises and role-playing activities when beneficial 
• Counseling and advising clients on issues of importance to them 
• Intervening with emergency care techniques and protocols when clients are in crisis 
• Providing referrals for additional care or services when required
• Maintaining detailed confidential records 
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services in accordance with general standards applicable to mental health professionals. 
• Provides individual and/or group counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, elderly, and families. 
• Manages caseload and other tasks to meet both qualitative and quantitative performance expectations. 
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention as needed. 
• Adheres to and upholds the ethical standards and guidelines of the profession. 
• Documents work in accordance with standards in the areas of diagnostic evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans, discharge procedures, and other consumer related activities.
• Participates in education and other activities necessary to maintain competency in clinical work. 
• Actively participates in clinical team and staff meetings. 
• Support team members and participate in team activities to help build a high-performance team. 
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. 
• Demonstrates flexibility in areas such as job duties and schedule to aid in better serving its members and help PHRI MD achieve its business and operational goals. 
• Assists in efforts to continuously improve by assuming responsibility for identifying and bringing to the attention of responsible entities operations problems and/or inefficiencies. 
• Performs additional responsibilities as needed and/or outlined by PHRI leadership. 

COMPETENCIES

1. Simplify complex issues; breaking down big problems into smaller, manageable tasks, and identifying the key priorities that will have the biggest impact on the business.
2. Delegate effectively; giving clear direction, setting expectations, and providing the necessary resources and support to help their teams succeed.
3. Predict future trends and challenges, staying up-to-date on industry developments, monitoring market trends, and seeking out new opportunities for growth and innovation.
4. Systemize processes; identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, establishing clear workflows and procedures, and ensuring that everyone in the organization is aligned around the same goals.
5. Structure organization for growth; defining clear roles and responsibilities, establishing a clear chain of command, and creating a culture of accountability and transparency.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.