What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Therapist position at Life Changing Solutions LLC?
Benefits : Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Summary
Seeking full-time Behavioral Health Therapist to provide home and community based services to individuals in their natural environment. Paid training is available.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Provide direct care to clients or families who are assigned to a caseload under clinical supervision of a Clinical Supervisor;
Attend and participate in individual or group clinical supervision, treatment planning activities and discharge planning;
Function as the client’s advocate in all treatment decisions affecting the client; and
Prepare and write accurate progress notes or other documents related to services provided to the client;
Assist in treatment plan updates and progress summaries associated with the client’s treatment;
Provides appropriate interventions as part of the prescribed treatment
Attends patient treatment team meetings for assigned caseload;
Collects data / information and relates findings to necessary agency staff;
Attend trainings and meetings as required;
Assists in discharge planning
LEVEL OF EDUCATION / TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, rehabilitation services, special education, early childhood education, secondary education, criminal justice, family and consumer sciences, or human growth and development;
Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule, with minimal direct supervision.
Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to communicate orally and verbally
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines for data entry
Abide by agency’s policies and procedures (confidentiality, incident reporting, FWA, code of ethics, non-discrimination)
Must possess a valid driver license
Ability to obtain CPR certification within 45 days if position is offered
WORKING CONDITIONS
The Behavioral Health Therapist usually work in a community-based environment. Travel to homes will be required.
Job Type : Full-time Contractor, guaranteed at least 32 hours per week