Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Develops, implements, and administers therapeutic treatment plan by performing intake interviews for medical and psychological history and compiles all pertinent documents to facilitate treatment plan.

Establishes agenda and conducts treatment team sessions with completion of all reviews. Observes client for abnormal physical or mental behavior and monitors progress with components of treatment plan.

Conducts individual and group therapy sessions according to treatment plans. Contacts and schedules counseling sessions with family / guardian, significant others, and involved agencies.

Arranges for family / guardian visits off and on facility sites. Acts as liaison with family / guardian and other agencies to reunify client with family / guardian.

and reintegrate back into community. Performs daily tasks of counseling by instructing clients in progress charting. Responds to any emergency situation involving clients in treatment.

Participates as a team member by cooperating with staff and demonstrates compromise and expression of opinions as appropriate.

Attends staff meetings as required and performs duties as a positive role model for clients and colleagues. Utilizes chain of command in all aspects of program and follows organization's policies and procedures.

Performs community relations by ensuring all written and verbal information is clear, concise, legible, and accurate. Communicates and cooperate with families / guardians, relevant external personnel, and staff members.

Documents all external and internal contacts and relays client information according to company and governmental guidelines maintaining appropriate confidentiality.