Mental Health Therapist III (Psychiatric Response Team)

Quick Facts

• Role: Mental Health Therapist III (Psychiatric Response Team)

• Setting: Outpatient (also performed inpatient/outpatient as well as individual or group)

• Schedule: Evenings; Part Time (28 hours/week); variable days; every other weekend

Description

Provide psychosocial assessment, individual and family therapy, and discharge/aftercare planning for patients and their families in an outpatient setting. Deliver services using recovery-oriented care, family systems, and evidence-based treatments, and educate patients and families throughout the mental health recovery process. Serve as a liaison to community programs to enhance aftercare plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments

• Provide individual and family therapy

• Develop discharge and aftercare plans

• Apply recovery-oriented, family-systems, evidence-based treatments

• Consult and train on psychosocial aspects of behavior and complex environments

• Educate patients, families, and significant others as a primary treatment point of contact

• Liaise with community programs and develop strategic partnerships for aftercare

• Provide services in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including individual and group formats

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field

• Licensure: LMFT OR LPCC OR LCSW

• 2 years of recent relevant experience

• Knowledge of treatment principles, procedures, and equipment for varying disorders

• Ability to interpret data and instructions from multiple formats

• Working knowledge of specialized mental health/substance abuse treatment centers

• Ability to communicate sensitive information clearly and professionally

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• General knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Office) and EHR systems

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Ability to prioritize, identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options

• Ensure privacy of protected health information (PHI)

• Ability to make timely referrals for specialized evaluations and programs/services