PT Therapist 1099

Job Description

Job Description

$500 Sign on Bonus after completion of training!!

JOB SUMMARY: Behavioral Health Specialist must demonstrate the ability to develop
an open, collaborative relationship with patients.  The therapist must be proficient in
the performance of the 12 Core Functions of Counseling and is required to be an
active participant in the programs Continuous Quality Improvement efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Therapist will primarily work mental health groups and carry a small case load as needed.

● Carries a client caseload as assigned.  Responsible for determining the client & participant's
strengths/weaknesses and needs to assist clients in developing a treatment plan
within 7 days of admission.
● Monitors and documents assigned clients progress toward the treatment plan at
● least every 120 days using the treatment plan review and presenting it to the
Clinical Supervisor for his/her review and signature.
● Provides behavioral health education in counseling sessions.
● Responsible for time management skills
● Responsible for discharging/transferring clients according to regulation
● Must keep client records up to date including transition planning
● Responsible for ensuring that assigned clients are given random urinalysis
according to State and Federal guidelines.  
● Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.
● Provide crisis interventions as needed applicable with laws and direction of clinical
supervisor
● Responsible for client confidentiality as regulated by Federal guidelines.
● Conduct Intake Assessments with required documentation
● Attend weekly supervision meetings and any other supervision that is required
● Maintain at least monthly case notes regarding treatment, urinalysis and
interventions utilized
● Responsible to adhere to confidentiality regulations and rights
● Responsible to up-to-date license for position

Competencies – Therapist will gain knowledge or possess the ability to build a strong
therapeutic alliance with their clients, practice ethical code of conduct including
professionalism, maintain professional boundaries with coworkers and clients, engage
in skill building to develop improved counseling techniques, have knowledge of
counseling theories and DSM V, have or be willing to learn effective time
management, understand the pros and cons of self-disclosure, be punctual and
understand the value of team work.