What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychotherapist position at Arnot Health?
MAIN FUNCTION:
Develops, implements and evaluates psycho-therapeutic groups, Psycho-educational groups, stress management therapy and education groups, and expressional therapy components of the therapeutic program. Assesses, plans, implements and monitors therapeutic groups and psychotherapy activities groups and modalities at both the individual and group level. Conducts family and individual counseling sessions as required by the individual treatment plan. Coordinates the development of the individual client comprehensive treatment plan with the multi-disciplinary treatment team as assigned. Maintains appropriate Medical and departmental records. Reports to the. Behavioral Health Service Line Director
EDUCATION:
Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family counseling, rehabilitation counseling or creative arts therapy. Licensed or license eligible in NYS is strongly preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
One to two years experience in a psychiatric setting is highly desirable. If such experience is lacking the minimum requirement is an internship in clinical counseling or other similar mental health setting.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Heavy lifting, bending, reaching, standing - physically active during the work hours. May be involved with physical restraint activities with psychiatric inpatients.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Understanding, patience and tact in dealing with Hospital personnel, medical staff, patients, families and representatives of other agencies. Demonstrates communication skills effective for therapeutic, yet comfortable, patient interaction.
2. Excellent verbal and written abilities in communicating and compiling written reports.
3. Alertness and skill in making observations and in reporting them.
4. Trustworthy in safeguarding confidential information.
5. This position requires total access to the medical record.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- Day shift
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Mental Health: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location