Individual Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Triony Behavioral Health’s mission is to empower clients on their journey towards mental wellness through personalized, evidence-based care delivered by a compassionate team of healthcare professionals.

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical trauma care, a passion for mental health advocacy, and a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered treatment.

The Primary Therapist is responsible for conducting individual and group clinical work at a direct client care level and works collaboratively with the team to ensure that each client’s treatment goals are met.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Screens and conducts diagnostic and biopsychosocial assessments of clients on entry.
• Develops an individualized treatment plan for each client based on their screening, assessment, and goals.
• Conducts educational and experiential groups pertaining to mental health, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse based on program curriculum.
• Carries an individual caseload and meets with each client once per week, as outlined by state guidelines.
• Completes all individual and group notes in a timely manner.
• Utilizes therapeutic interventions supportive of each client recovery.
• Provides education to clients, families, coworkers, and community healthcare providers on interventions and community resources.
• Organizes a collaborative discharge plan for each client’s continuing care plan.
• Coordinates other treatment related services with the team when appropriate.
• Participates in weekly staff meetings, and daily project management meetings.
• Facilitates collaborative discharge planning and completes accompanied documentation.
• Identifies and deescalates mental health crisis scenarios, reports to the appropriate channels, and completes accompanied documentation.
• Observes the facility’s Policy & Procedure Manual.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics as outlined by licensure.
• Completes additional duties as needed by the organization.

(The above duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and work required of personnel.)

Skills:

• Ability to diagnose problems quickly
• Attention to detail
• Computer skills adequate to perform the requirements of the position
• Professionalism
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and patient demeanor when dealing with clients
• Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility
• Knowledge of local traffic laws and safe driving practices
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• High level of professionalism and adherence to ethical standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Qualifications:

• Master's degree (M. A.) or higher in Mental Health or related field. Clear and current Tennessee Board Licensure as LPC, LMFT or LCSW; or LCDC. LMSW under supervision toward LCSW is acceptable. 
• Three (3) years minimum experience facilitating the delivery of mental health services for adults. 
• Experience in leadership with Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation models are preferred .
• Experience in group implementation and development in a mental health/substance use setting is required
• Experience with Sunwave EMR is preferred.

Any other criteria required by the Governing Body.

Relationships & Supervision:

Reports to: Governing Body, Clinical Director

Supervises: NA