Mental Health Therapist

William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospitalmid

HealthcarePsychiatrist

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Requirements Summary

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or Education required. EXPERIENCE: 1.

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About the Role

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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.

Requirements

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1. Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or Education required.

1. One (1) year full-time or equivalent part-time or volunteer experience working with the mentally ill.

Responsibilities

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1. Knowledge of the standards, practices and methods in applied experimental, clinical, counseling, educational, measurements, or social psychology.

2. Knowledge of agency, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

3. Knowledge of departmental programs and goals.

4. Knowledge of behavior modification techniques and philosophies.

5. Must possess strong computer skills.

6. Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with clients, other employees, employers and the public.

7. Ability to observe changes in behavior.

8. Ability to maintain accurate records, progress notes and coordinate with other care providers

9. Ability to establish and maintain client rapport.

United States of America (Exempt)

8021 UHA Neuro Behavioral Medicine Sharpe

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