Position Summary:
Provides a range of psychological assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or case management services individuals, couples, and/or families, as appropriate. Will work in collaboration with other allied health professionals and medical providers.
- Prepare treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow up care programs
- Consult with other therapists and related staff, as needed.
- Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services.
- Collect data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists
- Perform various administrative functions such as monitoring expenditures and preparing reports and correspondence; may propose changes to program policies and procedures
- Provide casework management of a specialized caseload, as appropriate to the requirements of the individual position; performs research and case assessments; prepares individualized studies for admission, placement, and/or discharge
- Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
Education Requirements:
- Master's Degree in related discipline
Experience
- Experience working with individuals with substance abuse / dependence disorders and individuals with co-occurring disorders
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- LMSW or LPC or LMHC