Group Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Purpose and Function

Responsible for leading Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups and providing DBT milieu intervention treatment and support to patients in partial hospitalization, residential, and intensive outpatient settings. 

Required Qualifications 

• Master’sin counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related therapy field
• Washington State provisional license (LICSWA, LMHCA, LMFTA,) or license-eligible ifout-of-state
• Minimum one year (1) experience providing individual, group, and/or family therapy from a behavioral orientation
• Crisis management experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and the ability to use various software programs
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state)
• Experience and literacy with Electronic Medical Records systemsand medical practice software
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Washington State Independent Licensure (PhD, PsyD, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) preferred
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training and experience
• Experience delivering therapy to eating disorder and mood disorder patients
• Experience or familiarity with Kipu EMR applications
• Ability to transport patients in companyvehicles; possess a valid WA state driver’s license; successfully pass THIRA’s Driver Assessment

Addendum A: Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Lead a varietyofpsychoeducational and process groups including but not limited to: DBT Skills Training, DBT Homework Review, Body Acceptance, CBT Strategies, Mindfulness, Community, Arts & Crafts, Community Engagement Group, Structure & Skills Planning, Tutoring/Vocation, and Family DBT Skills Training & Support Groups 
• Provide supportive and DBT-skill based milieu intervention to patients, promoting application and generalization of DBT skills 
• Deliver crisis intervention services inclusive of suicide risk assessment and management, creating safety plans, de-escalating dysregulated patients, and mediating conflicts between patients  
• Support primarytherapistsin care of patients by addressing patient questions/concerns between individual therapy sessions and/or functioning as the covering clinician when primary therapist is unavailable 
• Facilitate structured Milieu and therapeutic atmosphere. Responsible for knowing and enforcing program and facility rules and redirecting patients as needed 
• Provide patients with support and encourage application of DBT skills and exposure activities while on community outings   
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teamincluding other mental health therapists, prescribing clinicians, registered dieticians (RD), nursing staff, in comprehensive treatment and care planning 
• Use Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to complete all clinical documentation in a timely manner 
• Join and contribute to the THIRA DBT Consultation Team  
• SupportBehavioralHealth Technicians and Medical Team to ensure a safe and properly supervised milieu space for patients 
• Utilize EMR to complete all required clinical documentation in a timely manner  

Addendum B: General Responsibilities & Expectations

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Support and maintain policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality; monitor documents according to company and HIPAA policies. 
• Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.
• Adhere toWA StateRequirements for Mandated Reporting 
• Demonstrate awareness and respect for diverseclients and staff

• Adheres to THIRA Health’s compliance standards, Ethicsand Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy 
• Attend and actively participate in all required THIRA meetings,training, and all other coverage, duties, andspecial projects as assigned 
• Demonstrated abilityto exercise discretion and judgement with sensitive and confidential matters, including PII, PHI, and HIPAA requirements   
• Demonstrated ability tomulti-task
• Demonstrated ability to workin a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
• Maintain focus on THIRA’s core principles, priorities, and patient-centered culture  
• Effectivelycommunicate with alllevels of staff, visitors, healthcare professionals, marketers, and the public in a professional, sensitive, and interpersonal manner 

Working Environment

Work is performed primarily indoors, with both artificial and natural lighting. Equipment includes standard office equipment, i.e., computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, printer, and scanner. Physical demands include sitting, walking, standing, bending over, repetitive use of hands, and lifting up to 25lbs. Position requires close contact with all THIRA Health staff and mental health patients. Hours and days can vary within a Saturday through Friday week.