What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist position at Hunterdon Health Care System?
Position Summary
Provides therapy and case management to clients with Severe and Persistent mental illness. Monitors physical and mental health needs within a wellness and recovery model.
Primary Position Responsibilities
1. Provides primary case management services.
2. Leads therapeutic groups.
3. Oversees the client population when not in therapeutic groups.
4. Provides individual therapy and crisis intervention services during Day Hospital hours.
5. Accurately documents client attendance and participation within designated policy time frames.
6. Maintains JCAHO standards and DMHAS specialty regulations, Medicaid Regulations, and HBH policy and procedure.
Work Contact Group (Internal / External)
Partial Hospital Clients, Staff of HBH and HMC, Transportation Providers, Regulatory personnel, Community referral sources, families
Reporting Relationships
Reports to (position) :
â— Director Outpatient Clinical Services
â— Coordinator Day Hospital
Supervises (position(s) :
None
Qualifications
Minimum Education : Required :
Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling or related field
Preferred : None
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :
Required :
Two years experience in the field of mental health
Preferred : None
License, Registry or Certification :
Required :
Driver’s license
Preferred : None
Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities :
Required :
Knowledge of the DSM-5, De-escalation Techniques, Ability to work with people with Severe and Persistent mental illness, Group Therapy expertise.
Preferred : None
