Clinic Behavioral Health Therapist

Overview

Working with a high degree of independence, designs and implements clinical programs to ensure individuals and their families receivepsychological assessments, support and counseling utilizing principles of group, individual, and family concepts. In addition, fosterinterdisciplinary collaboration for a broad spectrum of services, when appropriate

Responsibilities

Manages the clinical care for patients. Conducts individual, couples and family therapy and/or testing as appropriate and completes treatmentnotes. a) Manages a caseload of patients with a variety of psychological needs. b) Demonstrates advanced knowledge and application whenassessing patients and families for potential psychological intervention and facilitates an effective plan of resolution. c) Applies advancedclinical skills when conducting patient and family counseling, as well as crisis intervention and providing therapeutic interventions. d) Providesindividual, conjoint and family psychotherapy as appropriate, and/or refers to specialist as needed. e) Conduct an initial comprehensiveassessment of provider(s) and patient needs for psychological services within the primary care department. Subsequent assessments to beconducted as needed.--------------------------------------------------Completes psychological assessments and incorporates into plan of care. Develop and document treatment plans, progress notes, andupdates--------------------------------------------------Offers access to support and educational programs to patients and families, when appropriate. a) Independently function in the satellite officesetting. b) Helps coordinate access to psychotherapy groups to meet patient and family needs. c) Assists with the evaluation of treatmentprograms and works on improving services based on feedback.--------------------------------------------------Works collaboratively to facilitate optimal patient outcomes. Coordinate patient?s care with referring physicians, community agencies andother therapists when appropriate. a) Serves as a member of a team with physicians and clinical staff to identify necessary communityresources. b) Serves as an expert resource to patients, families, and health care team members regarding the varied psychological issues ofpatients and their families--------------------------------------------------Demonstrates leadership and expertise in the field of psychological services and participates in select educational activities, in compliancewith their level of licensure. a) Maintains current license and membership in appropriate professional organization(s). b) Keeps psychologicalknowledge current through seminars, in-services, and clinical literature. Shares knowledge of clinical and managerial practice issues,outstanding trends and technology with colleagues and others to accomplish department/program objectives. c) Participates in thedevelopment of program changes, including recommendations for obtaining more efficient outcomes for patients.--------------------------------------------------Attends and participates in departmental meetings.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:Bachelors, RequiredMasters or Doctorate in Psychology or Social Work or Counseling Required EXPERIENCE:Minimum of 4 years clinical experience required.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:REQUIREDOne or more of the following is required. NC Licensed, Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)