Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist

Company: New Vista Health and Wellness
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

The therapist acts as a representative of treatment staff and engages clients in treatment. The therapist is also responsible for coordination of aftercare referrals and resources, family treatment and engagement.EducationMaster's in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling; Completion of licensure in one of the following;LSW/LISWLPC/LPCCDemonstration of group facilitation skills, knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and treatmentsAn understanding of mental health conditions in childrenExperience: - At least one year of experience in a mental/behavioral health setting preferredAdditional Requirements: - Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. - Teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.Adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communications skills.Assumes primary responsibility for assigned client caseload.Completes intakes and assessments for the programProvides individual, family, and group therapy for clients and documents the process in the client record.Acts as liaison between referral sources and clientsConducts family interviews and provides referrals to appropriate resourcesProvides crisis intervention to clients as neededPlans aftercare for assigned clients to include case managementActs as liaison with insurance carriers as neededCompletes Diagnostic Assessments, Treatment Plans, and discharge summaries within specified timelines as per policyPerforms other duties as assigned

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