JOB DESCRIPTION
Outpatient Therapist
POSITION TITLE: Outpatient Therapist
EFFECTIVE DATE: 2015
PROGRAM: Outpatient
REPORTS TO: Outpatient Program Director
FACILITY: Gilmore
CITY: Lakeland
JOB STATUS: Full Time
FLSA: Exempt
Job Summary:
The outpatient therapist will be responsible for providing therapy and assessment services for both children and adults and requires an LMHC or an LCSW, with an LCSW preferred.
General Expectations:
In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
a. Adhere to all PRC policies and Code of Conduct standards and at all times exhibit all
PRC’s Core Values.
b. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
c. Interact professionally with other employees, customers and vendors.
d. Work independently, while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations, as required.
Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities:
• Ability to arrive/report to work on time and ready to work.
• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group/team setting.
• Ability to show respect and communicate professionally with others.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.
• Ability to report to work with clean hygiene.
• Ability to adhere to company /program dress code standards.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as deemed necessary through evidence based practice approaches.
• Complete ongoing progress notes and other necessary documentation through an electronic health record.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Make appropriate internal and external referrals.
• Complete behavioral health status exams.
• Conduct and complete Biopsychosocial evaluations.
• Develop treatment plans with clients.
• The position requires that the individual is in compliance with the standards set forth in the outpatient performance plan.
• Position requires that the individual maintain all mental health credentials and licensure.
• Position requires that the individual maintains compliance with all PRC training requirements.
• Position may require other tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
Education:
Master's degree in mental health field required.
Experience:
At least 2 years of experience in the mental health field.
Certifications:
LMHC or LCSW required
Knowledge and Skills:
• Position requires that the individual generally understands the psychopathology of both adults and children as it relates to the DSM diagnostic manual.
• Position requires that the individual is capable of providing mental health diagnoses using DSM criteria.
• Position requires that the individual can perform therapy with a variety of modalities to include evidence based practice approaches.
• Position requires that the individual is capable of providing treatment for co-occurring disorders or is willing to learn the required techniques and interventions to provide the therapy.
• Position requires that the individual possess a high quality of written and verbal capabilities.
• Position requires that the individual is capable of working independently with minimum supervision.
• Position requires the individual to manage one's time efficiently.
• Position requires that written documentation through an electronic health record must be completed in a timely manner.
• Position requires flexibility and the ability to prioritize various job functions.
• Position requires strong clinical documentation skills.
Safety Equipment
Universal Precautions
Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)
Transportation:
Must have reliable transportation
Physical Requirements:
Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:
Computer, telephone, fax, copier
Supervisory Relationship(s)
None
Work Environment:
Exposure to advise working conditions due to people who are mentally ill, who may be psychotic, who may present some exposure to communicable diseases, be verbally abusive or present a threat of violence.
Outpatient Therapist
POSITION TITLE: Outpatient Therapist
EFFECTIVE DATE: 2015
PROGRAM: Outpatient
REPORTS TO: Outpatient Program Director
FACILITY: Gilmore
CITY: Lakeland
JOB STATUS: Full Time
FLSA: Exempt
Job Summary:
The outpatient therapist will be responsible for providing therapy and assessment services for both children and adults and requires an LMHC or an LCSW, with an LCSW preferred.
General Expectations:
In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
a. Adhere to all PRC policies and Code of Conduct standards and at all times exhibit all
PRC’s Core Values.
b. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
c. Interact professionally with other employees, customers and vendors.
d. Work independently, while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations, as required.
Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities:
• Ability to arrive/report to work on time and ready to work.
• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group/team setting.
• Ability to show respect and communicate professionally with others.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.
• Ability to report to work with clean hygiene.
• Ability to adhere to company /program dress code standards.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as deemed necessary through evidence based practice approaches.
• Complete ongoing progress notes and other necessary documentation through an electronic health record.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Make appropriate internal and external referrals.
• Complete behavioral health status exams.
• Conduct and complete Biopsychosocial evaluations.
• Develop treatment plans with clients.
• The position requires that the individual is in compliance with the standards set forth in the outpatient performance plan.
• Position requires that the individual maintain all mental health credentials and licensure.
• Position requires that the individual maintains compliance with all PRC training requirements.
• Position may require other tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
Education:
Master's degree in mental health field required.
Experience:
At least 2 years of experience in the mental health field.
Certifications:
LMHC or LCSW required
Knowledge and Skills:
• Position requires that the individual generally understands the psychopathology of both adults and children as it relates to the DSM diagnostic manual.
• Position requires that the individual is capable of providing mental health diagnoses using DSM criteria.
• Position requires that the individual can perform therapy with a variety of modalities to include evidence based practice approaches.
• Position requires that the individual is capable of providing treatment for co-occurring disorders or is willing to learn the required techniques and interventions to provide the therapy.
• Position requires that the individual possess a high quality of written and verbal capabilities.
• Position requires that the individual is capable of working independently with minimum supervision.
• Position requires the individual to manage one's time efficiently.
• Position requires that written documentation through an electronic health record must be completed in a timely manner.
• Position requires flexibility and the ability to prioritize various job functions.
• Position requires strong clinical documentation skills.
Safety Equipment
Universal Precautions
Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)
Transportation:
Must have reliable transportation
Physical Requirements:
Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:
Computer, telephone, fax, copier
Supervisory Relationship(s)
None
Work Environment:
Exposure to advise working conditions due to people who are mentally ill, who may be psychotic, who may present some exposure to communicable diseases, be verbally abusive or present a threat of violence.