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TheAssociateTherapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Centerfor Discovery Clinical Model.Therapist responsibilities include ensuringpatientsafety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conducting therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
Ensureclinical documentationis completed timelythroughout the course of treatment.
Establish therapeutic rapport withpatients and families/loved ones.
Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services.
Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members.
Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients’ level of care.
RTC: two individual sessions and one family/support system session
PHP: one individual session and one family/support system session
IOP: one therapeutic session – individual or family/support system, as clinically indicated
Facilitates the process orientated and psychoeducation groupsone to two times,daily.
Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum ofonceper week.
Facilitates multi-familygroups, family program,and/or family weekend.
Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization,asnecessary.
Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones.
Assessespatientsforsuicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence.
Communicates with the Utilization ReviewDepartment and BusinessDepartmentregarding authorization and payment.
Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients.
Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact.
Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge.
Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.
Facilitatespatienttransfers to a higher level of care, as needed.
Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours,as needed.
Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones.
Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to ensure the highest level of clinical qualityat all times.
Completes other tasks, as requested or assigned.
RTC Only:Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns allprogramphone calls within 20 minutes, while on call.Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call.
Core Competencies
Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format.
Able to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients, add timeliness with documentation Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed.
Ability to develop individualized treatment plans based on patient’s assessed needs, and according to policy AEB completing treatment plan inclusive of identified problems, goals, use of outcome measures, and needs stated by the patient.
Ability to use clinical judgment to determine risk levels, document and respond accordingly AEB accurate and timely completion of the assessment and safety plan, if needed.
Ability to build therapeutic alliance, rapport with patients and families AEB setting up scheduled sessions, documentation of sessions, and record of external contact.
Knowledge, Education, and Experience
Master’sor Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, required
Operates under supervision and is not licensed
Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire
Obtain ServSafecertification within 90 days of hire
Must possess a currentdriver’slicense and be in good standing
Physical Demands The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions
Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes
Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder
Hand/eye coordination: Performing work using both
Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping
Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another
The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly.
Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often throughout the entire shift.
Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols.
Arbitration Agreement As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.
Reference Number: 2820
Department: Clinical
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $66,000.00 - $73,000.00
Shift Hours & Dates: Sun-Thursday or Tues-Saturday
Virtual: No
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Essential Job Functions
Ensureclinical documentationis completed timelythroughout the course of treatment.
Establish therapeutic rapport withpatients and families/loved ones.
Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services.
Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members.
Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients’ level of care.
RTC: two individual sessions and one family/support system session
PHP: one individual session and one family/support system session
IOP: one therapeutic session – individual or family/support system, as clinically indicated
Facilitates the process orientated and psychoeducation groupsone to two times,daily.
Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum ofonceper week.
Facilitates multi-familygroups, family program,and/or family weekend.
Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization,asnecessary.
Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones.
Assessespatientsforsuicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence.
Communicates with the Utilization ReviewDepartment and BusinessDepartmentregarding authorization and payment.
Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients.
Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact.
Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge.
Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.
Facilitatespatienttransfers to a higher level of care, as needed.
Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours,as needed.
Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones.
Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to ensure the highest level of clinical qualityat all times.
Completes other tasks, as requested or assigned.
RTC Only:Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns allprogramphone calls within 20 minutes, while on call.Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call.
Core Competencies
Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format.
Able to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients, add timeliness with documentation Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed.
Ability to develop individualized treatment plans based on patient’s assessed needs, and according to policy AEB completing treatment plan inclusive of identified problems, goals, use of outcome measures, and needs stated by the patient.
Ability to use clinical judgment to determine risk levels, document and respond accordingly AEB accurate and timely completion of the assessment and safety plan, if needed.
Ability to build therapeutic alliance, rapport with patients and families AEB setting up scheduled sessions, documentation of sessions, and record of external contact.
Knowledge, Education, and Experience
Master’sor Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, required
Operates under supervision and is not licensed
Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire
Obtain ServSafecertification within 90 days of hire
Must possess a currentdriver’slicense and be in good standing
Physical Demands The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions
Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes
Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder
Hand/eye coordination: Performing work using both
Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping
Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another
The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly.
Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often throughout the entire shift.
Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols.
Arbitration Agreement As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.
Reference Number: 2820
Department: Clinical
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $66,000.00 - $73,000.00
Shift Hours & Dates: Sun-Thursday or Tues-Saturday
Virtual: No
Check Out the Discovery Benefits & Perks We value our employees, which is why we provide ways to help their personal needs and professional growth
Change Lives with a Rewarding Career in Healthcare #J-18808-Ljbffr