What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL THERAPST-LICENSED position at Forrest Health?
Job Summary : # Participates and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team.# Provides individual and group therapy and consultation interview services.# Participates in formulation of treatment and aftercare planning.# Provides psychoeducation services as needed.# Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient#s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient#s requirements relative to his / her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed. Provides timely, clear documentation of services rendered. Participates in gathering collateral information from multiple sources. Performance Expectations : # Demonstrate the ability to provide services including individual and group therapy based on a theoretical and ethical frame work, (i.e. Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy) to patients across multiple developmental stages and within an outpatient, residential or acute care setting. Demonstrate the ability to complete a clinical interview and review information with patients, treatment team and family members. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate clinically with staff within various roles. Demonstrate the willingness and ability to actively participate in helping achieve the objectives of the department; able to work independently as well as with a team. Demonstrated the ability to complete all required trainings and / or certifications and attend all required meetings. Demonstrate the ability to be flexible with changing priorities; able to tolerate high stress situations / mental demands and make decisions that are ethically and legally sound. Qualifications : Education / Skills : ###### ########### Master degree in social work, psychology, or counseling from an accredited school required. Work Experience : #### ########### A minimum of one year of experience in the mental health field preferred. ########### Certification / Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE Licensed to practice in MS as indicated by educational specialty (LPC, LMFT, LCSW)################################### Mental Demands : # ### ########### Must have a high energy level and be capable of handling high pressure situations.# Must have ability to perform repetitive tasks, cooperate with others, take orders, follow directions and demonstrate leadership and initiative in providing services
