What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist position at UnityPoint Health?
Overview
Licensed Mental Health Professional
PRN; As Needed
Robert Young Center
Under the general supervision of the Manager of Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health. Outpatient Services will provide mental health assessment, intervention, and consultation to individuals and / or groups identified as having psychiatric disorders; plans treatment modalities, coordinates treatment plans and follows.
Responsibilities
- Performs diagnostic assessments, collecting diagnostic information, determining immediate treatment plans for patients. Requests medical consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner.
- Provides direct, intensive psychiatric therapy to individuals, families and / or groups identified as having psychiatric disorders.
- Coordinates with Crisis Stabilization Unit and Robert Young Center Inpatient Unit for clients presenting that may be a danger to self or others.
- Maintains records according RYC and accreditation standards MRO, Joint Commission, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurances.
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