Job Description

The Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conduct individual and family therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment.
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
• Carries a case load of 10-15 patients in OP.
• 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.
• Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily in OP.
• Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
• Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to always ensure the highest level of clinical quality.

This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm or 11 am - 7 pm

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
• Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, required
• Holds an active clinical license in the state of Maryland or operates under a Maryland approved supervisor
• Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
• Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire
• Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing

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.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

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.