Adolescent Counselor/Therapist
Company: Pyramid Healthcare Inc
Location: Freehold
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Our ideal licensed candidate.. will enjoy the full time position
in a Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient treatment
program serving adolescents (ages 10-18) who present with acute
psychiatric illnesses and co-occurring disorders. Must have
clinical license (LSW, LAC, LCSW, or LPC)Clinical responsibilities
include:Provide group therapy and group based
psycho-educationProvide individual therapyConduct family sessions
to review treatment plans and assess progressConduct initial level
of care assessmentsPossesses thorough knowledge of mental illness
and adolescents with an emphasis on co-occurring disorders
treatment planning, intervention, documentation and the continuum
of care.Demonstrates ability to engage adolescent patients and care
givers in comprehending the interplay that exists when adolescents
present with co-occurring disorders and how to best treat such
d/o.Is able to establish productive working relationships with
patients, care -givers, colleagues and community based providers to
include school personnel, therapists, psychiatrists, primary care
providers and others involved in the adolescent's life.Ability to
assess risk and work with treatment team to determine level of
care.Demonstrate ability to utilize electronic medical records and
maintain compliance with documentation.Demonstrates clinical
flexibility in managing crisis.Demonstrates skill and ensures staff
competence in areas of universal precautions, CPR, medication
management, fire safety, pt. abuse reporting, patient rights,
age-related competencies, harassment free workplace practices and
HIPAA protocols.EOEEducationRequiredMasters or betterLicenses &
CertificationsRequiredLic Clin Social WorkerPreferredLic Marriage
Fam TherapLic Prof Cnl
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