Job Description

The Associate Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Professional Psychiatric Services under DBH. Associate Therapist responsibilities include providing therapy services, leading therapy groups, facilitating clinical assessments, conducting individual sessions, and other tasks as detailed below. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping those in need and will find joy in being at the heart of a positive, professional culture. The Professional Psychiatric Services division prides itself on its close culture, clinical excellence, while focusing on helping patients sustain their mental health wellness goals and bringing a new sense of hope to those that are suffering.

Responsibilities

• Ensures clinical documentation is completed with PPS division policy guidelines
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
• Delivers 15-20 hours of direct client hours each week to outpatient clients.
• Facilitates intensive outpatient program groups 3 times a week
• Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
• Clinical supervision as required.
• Participates in weekly team meetings and communicates patient treatment goals with all team members as needed.
• Maintains regular close supervision as required for licensure
• Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients’ level of care.
• Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.
• Communicates with the billing department to provide information about services rendered as therapy.
• Participates in research planning, analysis, development, and presentation.
• Provides training and support to clinical care coordinator as needed.
• Actively participates in prior authorizations and utilization review for TMS, Spravato, and medications
• Assists with accreditation and credentialing efforts as needed.
• Collaborates with the Office Manager to complete tasks related as requested.
• Supports the development of new therapeutic initiatives and programs as needed.
• Advocate for clients when necessary
• Refer patients across Discovery Behavioral Health brands and service lines as clinically indicated
• Consult on potential referrals filtering into practice from other Discovery Behavioral Health brands as clinically indicated
• Back up technician for TMS and Spravato as necessary
• Therapeutic intervention for patients undergoing Spravato and Esketamine treatment
• Providing integrative therapy for patients undergoing services

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Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
• Completion of state requirements to obtain provisional licensure and later state clinical license to conduct therapeutic interventions required
• Obtain BLS, CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire
• Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.