POSITION DESCRIPTION
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POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Mental Health Therapist (MHT)
performs full-performance level inpatient mental health clinical
services. This position involves the
application of principles, methods and theories of counseling, psychotherapy,
human development, learning theory, group and family dynamics, rehabilitation
and the etiology of mental illness and dysfunctional behavior to render
professional counseling services to individuals and groups. Work is typically performed as part of an
interdisciplinary team and is evaluated by the improvement of client status
during treatment. Mental Health
Therapist will exercise considerable latitude to choose methods and
approaches. |
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: |
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EDUCATION,
CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: |
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Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or
Education required. |
EXPERIENCE: |
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One (1) year full-time or equivalent part-time or volunteer
experience working with the mentally ill. |
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to
describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to
this position. They are not intended
to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and
duties. Other duties may be assigned. |
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Interview clients to obtain social history and develop a plan
of care. |
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Ensure client/family involvement in treatment planning. |
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Provide individual, couple, family and/or group therapy in
accordance with the developed treatment plan. |
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Update client treatment plans when applicable with change of
condition and client response to care. |
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Work with Treatment Team to ensure treatment plans include
specific measurable goals, objectives/interventions and defining actions
unique to each client’s needs and personal growth. |
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Document findings and client response to treatment in a clear,
complete and timely manner. |
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Write recommendations concerning treatment and expected
progress for clients. |
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Provide crisis intervention when necessary. |
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Complete admission scales and aid in ensuring patient safety. |
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Conduct background interviews with new admissions. |
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Conduct individual and/or group therapy sessions to facilitate
treatment. |
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Develop, maintain and monitor
treatment programs. |
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Attend treatment team meetings and provide information
concerning client progress. |
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Collect data and review literature for reports. |
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Comply client information files that include information such
as client intake histories, treatment plans, progress documentation, reports
written to agencies and courts and discharge summaries. |
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Assess
client needs for discharge referrals. |
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Ensure documentation on reviews is based on treatment plan
goals/objectives and reflects progress or failure to progress towards goals. |
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Communicate on a regular and timely basis with relevant
members of the treatment team and family members, as appropriate. |
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Instruct new Mental Health
Therapist staff in the guidelines and duties of the position. |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. |
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. |
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SKILLS AND ABILITIES: |
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Knowledge of
the standards, practices and methods in applied
experimental, clinical, counseling, educational, measurements, or social
psychology. |
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Knowledge of agency, state
and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and
procedures. |
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Knowledge of
departmental programs and goals. |
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Knowledge of behavior
modification techniques and philosophies. |
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Must possess strong
computer skills. |
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Ability to
communicate effectively and tactfully with clients, other employees, employers and the public. |
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Ability to observe
changes in behavior. |
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Ability to maintain accurate
records, progress notes and coordinate with other care providers |
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Ability to establish
and maintain client rapport. |
Date Reviewed/Revised: November
2020 |