BENEFITS OF WORKING HERE:

• Opportunity to be instrumental in starting a new program
• World Class Facility
• Amazing Team to support you
• Competitive Benefits package

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide group counseling services, treatment, and support to patients in the outpatient mental health program.
• Conduct therapeutic group sessions as scheduled.
• Evaluate the needs of patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patients.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.
• Provide crisis intervention to patient as needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Act as a liaison with insurance carriers as requested.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of program goals, objectives, and resources.
• Asist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the hospital, to ensure efficient operation of the program.
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in social or behavioral health field required.
• Four or more years experience in counseling field required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensure for social work or counseling, as may be required by the state in which the facility operates.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)