Program Therapist Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

MedStar Health is looking for aProgram Therapist- Outpatient Behavioral Health Servicesto join ourteam!

The Program Therapist- Outpatient Behavioral Health Services provides brief/short-term clinical therapy to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. Completes psychosocial assessments, intake evaluations, outpatient assessments, patient treatment plans, facilitates group therapy, co-occurring addiction related therapy, individual therapy, and cross-coverage as needed for outpatient program services.

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Primary Duties:

• Evaluates patients by interviewing them and family/significant others to assess current psychiatric conditions and treatment needs. Completes intake and psychosocial assessments. Develops, monitors and reviews patient treatment plans with measurable goals.

• Facilitates psychotherapy groups and individual and family sessions. Documents in patient’s medical record the effectiveness of these interventions in resolving psychological barriers towards improved functioning and discharge. Documents all interventions.

• Participates in multidisciplinary team approach to patient care working collaboratively with other team members. Completes daily patient charge tickets and works to manage care of patients with managed care/HMO/insurance restrictions.

• Provides direct social work services to patients/family in relation to social and practical environmental problems, as well as emotional problems. Monitors current knowledge of mental health issues and treatment of chemically dependent or patients with co-occurring disorders.

• Contributes to center’s training and educational activities. Collaborates with outside community agencies to facilitate comprehensive patient care.Participates in Performance Improvement geared at improving quality of services and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline.

• 1-2 years in assessing, diagnosing and developing treatment plans for psychiatric patients.

• Experience facilitatingpatients’ access to community resources and conducting therapeutic groups.

• License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) or Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Professional Counselor.