About Job

JOB SUMMARY:

You will provide psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, group, individual, and family therapy, case management, and discharge planning.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works with the interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.

Plans and implements appropriate group, family, and individual therapy.

Maintains cooperative working relationships and effective communication with local law enforcement, county personnel, community resources, and other outside agencies as appropriate. Coordinates care with outpatient providers and resources to ensure a safe and effective aftercare plan.

Provides therapeutic intervention in crisis situations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of mental disorders and their treatment as well as psychosocial and family issues pertaining to developmental delays and mental illnesses

· Effective communication including initiating individual and group discussion, listening, clarifying, and facilitating interaction among group members

· Writing skills to effectively document assessments and interactions with patients

· Understanding of goal setting techniques and safety planning

· High degree of knowledge and strategies for dealing with a variety of people from varying educational and socio-cultural backgrounds

· Theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy

· Symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed mentally ill patients

· Basic computer programs

· Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

· Ability to be highly efficient, organized and accurate in work

· Ability to exercise initiative, judgement and decision-making skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Master’s degree in behavioral health