Criteria-based Job Description
TITLE: Therapist, Behavioral Health
RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinical Supervisor
WORK AREA: Outpatient Sites and Community
SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Therapist's primary role, under the direction of the Clinical
Supervisor, is to utilize their specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in
counseling, diagnostic interviews, assessments, and preparation and delivery of treatment
plans for children, adolescent, and adult patients. The Behavioral Health Therapist will
provide therapy sessions for individuals, groups, and families.
BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY I: Tasks with actual blood/body fluid exposure are not
included in this position’s duties as the job requires therapeutic counseling only.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Day-To-Day Responsibilities
Provide individual and group strengths-based therapy to children, adolescents,
adults, and families.
Establish clear goals and strategies for the welfare of the client and maintain
documentation of services provided and client progress.
Work with the client to develop an individual treatment plan according to OMHAS
and CARF person/family-centered standards, review and monitor services and
activities, documenting progress.
Support the care team environment by working collaboratively with clients and their
families as appropriate, physicians, nurse practitioners, case management, referral
sources, and ancillary agencies.
Provide client referrals to psychiatry/nurse practitioners, support groups, or other
mental health professionals or agencies, and document services provided per the
policies of PATH Behavioral Health, your professional licensing body, and state and
federal guidelines.
Participate in care conferences and case reviews, and document and report
concerns of abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities according to the
requirements of state/federal law and your licensing body.
Work professionally with referring providers or agencies, court systems,
probation departments, foster care agencies, and the school system.
Be committed and respectful of cultural diversity, religious and personal
values, and traditions of clients and their families in alignment with the Path’s
mission.
Day-To-Day Team Member Responsibilities
Willingly serve in a professional and collaborative capacity with all other
employees of Path Behavioral Healthcare, fully understanding and complying with
all organizational processes and policies.
Collaborate with all supervisors and coworkers to communicate with transparency
and drive implementation of the organization's goals, objectives, and processes.
Maintain an organized practice and schedule, be at work on time and ready to
work, and leave work at the completion of client care responsibilities.
Reduce client rescheduling by fully informing the appropriate person of necessary
time off work.
Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA guidelines, confidentiality agreements, billing
and coding guidelines, and company policy.
Maintain a demeanor of positive professionalism and serve as a model for
others to exemplify the mission and vision of Path Behavioral Healthcare.
Licensing/Continuing Education
Maintains an active, unrestricted West Virginia license to provide clinical counseling
services.
Attends all required continuing education opportunities per the regulations of your
licensing body.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Candidate must have a Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling
from an accredited university.
Licensure: Candidates must possess one of the following licenses: LGSW, LCSW. (LGSW will
require two years of supervision and second signatures on documentation)
Physical Effort: This position requires the ability to work under stressful conditions and to
work irregular hours. Requires sitting for extended periods of time, viewing computer
monitors, and keyboarding.
Communication Skills: Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written
communication skills in order to communicate professionally via telephone and in writing.
Strong grammar and writing skills are crucial for clear and concise communication with
clients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
Interpersonal Skills: The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to interact and
assist in a friendly, compassionate, and professional manner with colleagues, providers,
clients, and their families, as they represent both themselves and Path Behavioral
Healthcare.
Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Candidates must achieve competency in the Electronic
Health Record (EHR) program, telemedicine services, and any additional software programs
utilized by the company, ensuring efficient access and updating of client information. The role
requires fine dexterity, adept handling, and proficient gripping abilities to perform various
tasks.
Background: The candidate must pass all federal and state background checks, and their
educational and work history will be confirmed in compliance with company policies.