Job Abstract

Job Description

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize the patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions:

• The Therapist will serve as the Group Facilitator responsible for facilitating group therapy and will participate in de-escalation or crisis intervention when necessary.
• Perform other functions and task as assigned.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years' experience working in comparable patient population required.

License:

• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
• Associate Marriage and Family Therapist registered with CA BBS or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

• Associate Social Worker registered with CA BBS or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

• CPR and de-escalation/restrain certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

COMPENSATION

Compensation for roles at San Jose Behavioral Health varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience.?As required by local law, San Jose Behavioral Health provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below:

SJBH Range = $33.00/hour - $50.00/hour - DOE