*$ 5,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Belmont Behavioral Hospital is a premiere provider of comprehensive treatment for mental health conditions across multiple levels of care. Having been in operation for over 75 years as one of the most prominent providers of behavioral healthcare treatment services, Belmont is proud to offer high quality and specialized programming options for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who are suffering from psychiatric concerns and chemical dependency.

Belmont Behavioral Hospital currently has an opening for a Full time, Licensed Therapist with a focus on serving clients within the outpatient services department which could include partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and traditional outpatient (OP) level of care.

The Therapist in Outpatient Services combines the freedom and independence of an outpatient position with the collaboration and teamwork of a clinical team. This therapist will receive the benefits of both aspects of the position as they move between outpatient individual sessions and IOP group facilitation. As a member of the IOP team, this therapist will take part in the treatment planning meeting and clinical discussions with the team, while also maintaining an outpatient caseload. Due to the different levels of care we provide in outpatient, this position provides the ability to gain experience and skill cross multiple levels of care. This therapist will complete the required documentation on each patient on a professional level.

This position works under the direction of the Chief Clinical Officer and provides psychotherapy primarily. This position requires providing service to the following age population(s) 18 and older in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• LCSW or Psy.D./Ph.D. Required
• Background in DBT Preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral health disorders.
• Conduct 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 and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
• 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.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
• May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.

• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education

Required

Masters or doctorate in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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