LCDC

Company: Discovery Behavioral Health
Location: Manchaca
Posted on: November 27, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description The -- Primary Therapist -- is responsible for facilitating the clinical/client interface. The Primary Therapist fulfills direct service, including individual, couple/family and group psychotherapy, consultations and crisis interventions. Responsibilities Strong knowledge of, substance use dependence, family system, mental health, and recovery resources in the community. Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries and related issues. Knowledge of company--------s policy and procedures,-- Texas HHS, Joint Commission and Utilization Review standards and regulations. Adhere to all regulations and documentation requirements in regards to client care and compliance of all client care. Insure that clients charts are up to date at all time. Conducts assessments of client at the time of admission and re-assessments as required. Conducts mental status examinations, suicide risk assessments and nutrition screens. Responsible for conducting case management; individual/family therapy, clinical assessment, treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, utilization reviews, progress notes, discharge planning for all assigned clients, and maintain appropriate documentation. Intervenes and assists as needed clinically with all clients, families and referral sources. Assumes-- responsibility of knowing when clients are in need of extensions or referrals, and actively participates in assisting the team in obtaining-- appropriate extensions/referral. You are the contact for appropriate referral source and family of assigned clients throughout treatment. Insure referrals are made to: Outside therapist/psychiatrists, Doctors etc. -- To continuing levels of care both within our system and to other programs. Confirm appropriate medical care/medications are being provided to client. Approve ancillary appointments, and verify they are being kept. Work directly with MD and Psychiatrists. Assure the milieu is therapeutic and physically safe at all times. Participate in case conference reviews. Attends weekly clinical meeting. Keep an open line of communication regarding clients condition, appointment, requests and approvals, and room changes with Clinical/Program Director and Referral Relations Managers, Review shift log daily for treatment implications. Participates in staff meeting, providing training with regard to therapeutic services and, mental health topics. Participates in alumni and referral source events pertinent to the facility. Available if needed for tours. You may maintain a private practice as long as your responsibilities at our Facility come first. You may not take our clients into your private practice without written authorization from CEO. Your practice cannot interfere with your duties at New Hope Ranch. Responsible for client charting, assessment, treatment plan, therapy and progress notes, exit plan and discharge summary. Must follow all policy & procedures in reporting and record keeping. Must be knowledgeable in all Texas HHS, Joint Commission, Utilization Review standards and regulations and adhere to those procedures. Responsible to ensure clients safety. Participates in extensions and referrals. Must have an understanding of the required documentation, the ability to document properly, and in a timely manner. -- Attends weekly Clinical meeting, any other job-related responsibilities as assigned by Program Director or Clinical Director. Ability to rotate a weekend schedule every other week with the Clinical team.-- This is a full-time position Qualifications Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted independent practice recognized licensure in Texas, to include Licensed Psychologist (Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D.), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)-Intern Preferred: Dual licensure as one of above and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) Successful completion of continuing education as required by license issuing body. Required: possess a Master--------s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field from a regionally or nationally accredited university, or under supervision as an LCDC-intern, or LPC-A. Possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (CPR and First Aid) certification Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles, scope of practice. -- Additional Information We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.-- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/ PandoLogic. Keywords: Clinical Psychologist, Location: Manchaca, TX - 78652

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