School-Based Program Therapist
Company: Thrive Behavioral Health, LLC.
Location: Rosedale
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DetailsJob Location PGCPS - MarylandPosition Type Full Time
-Job Category Health Care Description MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Thrive Behavioral Health is to provide quality
mental health services to individuals and families with a focus on
reducing traditional barriers to accessing treatment and ensuring a
high level of collaboration with our community partners.
We are committed to treating patients and their families with the
highest regard and respect for patients to work toward reaching
their highest growth potential in their therapeutic process. This
is accomplished through the strict adherence to the highest ethical
standards of care and policies and procedures set forth by the
Maryland State Department of Health and the Joint Commission.
SUMMARY
The School Based Therapist at Thrive Behavioral Health is
responsible for providing mental and behavioral health treatment to
patients in the school outpatient program. As part of a
multidisciplinary team, the School Based Therapist will perform
direct services including individual and group therapy,
assessments, consultations and crisis interventions within the
scope of the respective individual's license. They will also
provide professional development, consultation and support to
school staff and administrators and services.
AGE/PATIENT POPULATIONS (S) SERVED
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (CHILDREN, 3-18 YEARS, & ADULT 19 years
old and up)
Populations Served: Persons meeting the DSM 5 criteria for mental
and behavioral health.
EXPECTATIONS OF ALL STAFF
1. Adheres to all Thrive Behavioral Health Policies and
Procedures.
2. At all times, conducts self in a manner that represents Thrive
Behavioral Health values.
3. Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all
work-related contacts.
4. Communicates regularly with supervisor about departmental and
Thrive Behavioral Health concerns.
5. Consistently reports to work and meetings on time, prepared to
perform the duties of the position.
6. Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload
necessitates, including two (2) evenings until approximately
7:30-8:00 pm, unless otherwise approved.
7. Consistently demonstrates an accurate understanding and
application of his/her specific role in the surveillance,
prevention, and control of infections to children, families,
visitors, and staff according to Thrive Behavioral Health policies
and procedures.
8. Promotes a safe environment through:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Keeps abreast of current literature and developments in the
field and attends or completes required agency trainings.
2. Timely enters clinical documentation using electronic medical
records (EMR) software. 48 hours for clinical notes and 72 hours
for Diagnostic Evaluations.
3. Ensures to use the utmost of care in protecting the
confidentiality of client records in accordance with State and
Federal laws.
4. Ensures client and family involvement in treatment planning.
Provides ongoing support and consultation to families and guardians
of client.
5. Provides professional and ethical therapy to patients in
treatment through group, individual counseling, family counseling
and education.
6. Documents service notes in an accurate manner and in compliance
with agency policy and procedures, including writing objective
progress notes, discharge summaries, Individual Treatment Plans,
and other timely status reports as requested by supervisor and
according to COMAR and Joint Commission standards.
7. Consults with treatment team members and other internal and
external professionals working with the client to discuss and
coordinate services.
8. Understands and adheres to Thrive Behavioral Health compliance
standards as they appear in Thrive Behavioral Health Corporate
Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest
Policy.
9. Stays aware of all pertinent federal, state and Thrive
Behavioral Health regulation, laws, and policies as they presently
exist and as they change or are modified.
10. Provides professional development, consultation and support to
school staff and administrators and services.
11. Engages in clinically and ethically appropriate termination
with clients upon discharge from Thrive Behavioral Health.
12. Present during school hours, on premise when applicable, and
for other school engagements with minimal absences during the
school year.
13. Performs other duties and tasks required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Able to work effectively with the client to implement solutions and
model appropriate behaviors.
11. Working knowledge of DSM 5 diagnoses & has the ability to asses
and diagnose according to DSM 5 diagnostic criteria.
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY CHECKLIST (Children 3- 18yrs & Adults 19
years old & up)
MINIMUM JOB REQUIRMENTS
Education, Training, and Experience Required:
1. Active, unrestricted and independent to practice in Maryland as
a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Graduate
Professional Counselor (LGPC), or Licensed Graduate Marriage and
Family Therapist (LGMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified
(LCSW-C), Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT)
and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
2. Prefer CPR/FFA Certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
EEOC STATEMENT:
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well
as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60_1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5
(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based
on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender
identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national
origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic
information, political affiliation, military service, or other
non-merit based factors.
Benefits include but are not limited to:
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