GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

JACKSON COUNTY, AL --BRIDGEPORT AND SCOTTSBORO

Summary of Responsibilities

This is an entry level and/or unlicensed professional position involved in direct service delivery efforts. This position applies a variety of psychological methods and techniques in the assessment and evaluation of behavior, personality and intelligence; develops specific treatment plans and provides therapeutic counseling in accordance with plan.

Examples of Job Requirements:

Conduct initial intake assessments of client’s presenting problems, sufficient to develop a plan for treatment.

* Develop a recommended plan of treatment subject to approval by a Program Director, DMH approved licensed staff, or the Medical Director.

* Conduct therapy and other approved rehabilitative services for clients directed at accomplishing the goals of approved treatment plan.

* Provide current and accurate documentation of all treatment provided or services arranged.

* Provide crisis intervention services as needed and may participate in rotation of responsibility for emergency services.

* Participate in regular clinical staffings and clinical supervisory sessions.

* Participate in implementation of Quality Assurance plan, as requested by Program Director.

* In-Home and ACT Team Therapists will be required to drive a vehicle and, at times, climb stairs at client homes.

Supervisor: The immediate supervisor for this position will, in most cases, be the Program Director. In some cases, it may be a Program Coordinator or Therapist II.

Required Qualifications: The minimum qualification for this position is a Master's degree in a clinical area, which also required a clinical practicum. Therapist who are not state licensed or are not licensed at a final level (i.e. ALC, LGSW, etc.) will be classified as a Therapist/ Non-Licensed. Therapists assigned to specific subgroups such as children, adolescents or elderly, will be required to have 2 years specialized training/experience to work with such subgroups or shall receive 2 years supervision by a staff member with specialized training/experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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