Therapist (Per diem)

This is a per diem position to work on various units throughout the continuum.  There is no set schedule and will be offered shifts as needed to cover PTO and census fluxation, etc.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: 

• The Behavioral Health Therapist I oversees coordination of a patient’s care while in residential services, including the integration of family sessions, school expectations, communication with referral sources, assessment of patient progress and communication to the clinical team regarding special treatment needs and procedures.  
• Completes initial patient assessments such as psychosocial assessment, gathering patient goals and completing family assessments.  
• The Behavioral Health Therapist I utilizes the multi-disciplinary treatment team to determine appropriate level of care and to identify behavioral health needs that can be treated in Caron’s continuum as well as those that require external placement. 
• Facilitates group therapy and individual counseling. 
• The Behavioral Health Therapist I works with the Family Therapist to assess family dynamics and recommend the family education program and ongoing family therapy. Develops a comprehensive continuing care plan that includes input from the clinical referents, internal referents, multi-disciplinary treatment teams, family, and patient.  
• Works within the ethical constraints of the certified addiction counselor and other professional or organizational ethical standards as they apply to the position. 
• The Behavioral Health Therapist I will document treatment plans, progress notes, treatment plan updates, case consultations, telephone calls and discharge summaries in the patient electronic health record in accordance with Caron policies and procedures. 
• Completes necessary utilization review information.  
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the duties or tasks that may be required or assigned. 

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

•  Must be able to work extended hours and travel as needed 
• Must be able to deliver presentations that may be both multiple times and for lengthy time periods
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. 
• Must be able to move throughout Caron properties  
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs 
• This is a safety sensitive position 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: 

•  Master’s Degree level in social work, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or related behavioral health services. 
• A minimum of 6 months working in the behavioral health field required 
• Preferred Specialty Training (i.e., MI, DBT, MBSR, CPT, CBT, EMDR, Trauma and Rainbow Advocacy) 
• Experience in lifespan developmental issues for their respective populations 
• Experience in facilitating group therapy preferred 
• Must possess a valid PA driver’s license and must comply with ACT 33 of Pennsylvania law to work with youth populations, when applicable 
• If in recovery, two years of uninterrupted sobriety preferred