What are the responsibilities and job description for the THERAPIST II - GROUP THERAPIST position at Tri City Healthcare District?
Overview
Tri-City Healthcare District has been serving the North County region for almost 60 years and remains committed to providing high quality healthcare and community services for every individual we encounter regardless of race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socioeconomic status.
Our mission is to advance the health and wellness of the community we serve. In order to achieve our mission, we see, hear and listen to our front line healthcare workers, employees, medical staff and all community stakeholders in order to understand and meet our community’s needs.
Position Summary:
The Therapist is responsible for conducting individual and group therapy, documenting patient progress in treatment and individual therapy or assessments as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.
Major Position Responsibilities:
The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
- Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
- Facilitate two to three daily group treatment modalities within the scope of practice, as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, using approved curriculum and standard group facilitation techniques.
- Provide individual therapy or assessments as requested by the Primary Therapist or Clinical Supervisor.
- Document progress notes for groups and individual sessions in a timely manner as prescribed by program policies and procedures.
- Monitor patient participation in Program and provide crisis management as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Clinical Coordinator.
Qualifications:
- Group facilitation skills and experience, required.
- Knowledge and understanding of psychiatric diagnoses, terminology, psychopharmacology, and medical record documentation, required.
- At least one year of related clinical experience, preferably with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, preferred.
Education:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling Psychology or Behavioral Science or related field (as verified through the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences), required.
Licenses:
- CA Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Marriage Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), required.
Certifications:
- Current BLS required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
- NVCI within 90 days of hire or transfer, required.
Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.
*Salary/Hourly Wage range based on experience.
To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral.)
TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
