Mental Health Counselor

Company: Discovery Behavioral Health
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description The Primary Therapist is a therapeutic guide, journeying with the patients on their road to recovery, from admission through discharge. The Primary Therapist provides clinical assessments and contributes insightful, practical and meaningful information to the development of treatment plans. He/she orients new patients to the treatment program and makes introductions to the staff and other program participants. Each Primary Therapist carries a caseload and provides clinical treatment in the form of, but not limited to, individual, family and group counseling. As a member of the treatment team, the Primary Therapist meets weekly in collaborative fashion with the rest of the team to discuss cases. Licensed clinicians (Psychologist, LMFT, LCSW, LPC, etc.) and registered interns possess knowledge of dual diagnosis, eating disorders and/or chemical dependency. Responsibilities Completes the Biopsychosocial assessment within one day of admission (parent and/or resident components**) Completes the Comprehensive Treatment Plan and Integrated Treatment Summary within three days of admission Identify weekly treatment goals and write contracts relative to individual client needs Write and facilitate the Discharge Summary Individual psychotherapy sessions Conjoint family psychotherapy sessions Facilitate professional groups as assigned. Facilitate Multifamily and Alumni groups Interface with insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial certification and continuing stay certification as required. Meets with each resident in individual session as clinically indicated, provide psychotherapeutic interventions, to thoroughly educate each resident to the CTP and its intent, target dates, and revisions. Is appropriately accessible to family members. Conjoint family therapy is scheduled at least once each week to address issues related to the resident's family experience. The therapist ensures that each family member is fully educated to the CTP, its goals and methods and the patient's discharge plan. It is key that the family know how to approach and implement all discharge recommendations. Meets with clients within twenty-four hours of admission to establish therapeutic rapport. Facilitates group therapy, workshops, and educational groups as directed by the program schedule. Assesses suicidality and possibility for danger to self or others. Charts each patient's progress throughout the treatment experience. Charts after each individual, group, and family session. Educates each patient--as needed. Begins and ends groups timely. Creates a written plan for continuing care (DC plan) and discharge summary. The Primary Therapist attends all treatment planning meetings, all treatment review and goals setting groups, in-service training's, and general staff meetings and clinical retreats. The Primary Therapist "oversees" the daily treatment experience of each of his/her patients. The Primary Therapist may provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence. May be required to travel to other facilities to attend trainings. This position will work: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm ---.-----For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at-- centerfordiscovery.com . Qualifications The Primary Therapist must possess the--minimum of an Associates license for this position The Primary Therapist must possess a Master's or Doctorate degree in an appropriate field Clinicians must be licensed or registered in the state in which they are applying Center for Discovery utilizes MFT and LCSW interns and psychological assistants under the supervision of an appropriate Licensed Independent Practitioner. The Primary Therapist must have at least one year in acute care or residential treatment or closely related experience. Must understand the therapeutic process, understand confidentiality laws, and have strong knowledge of professional ethics Must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities, and be able to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds Must demonstrate tact, initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude Additional Information We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.---All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at--discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/ PandoLogic. Keywords: Mental Health Counselor, Location: Fairfield, CT - 06825

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