Therapist I

BRIDGES™ Partial Hospitalization Program and Spark Center

REPORTS: Associate Director of Clinical Services

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Comply with all Agency and Program policies, procedures and protocols in a professional and ethical manner
2. Work to ensure the health, safety, and well being of both clients and fellow team member at all times
   a. Adheres to the seven commitments of the Sanctuary Model
   b. Appropriately performs Safe Crisis Management physical intervention techniques
   c. Maintains the clean and sanitary conditions of the building and agency property
3. In conjunction with the Program Supervisor and Psychiatrist, assist with the development and implementation of the clinical operations of the program, and provide evidence-based and best practices clinical services to individual clients, groups, and families
   a. Appropriately and comprehensively completes required assessment tools
   b. Provides evidence-based and best practices clinical services to assigned clients, families and groups
   c. Develop clinically appropriate program curriculum
4. Perform collateral services with families, agencies, schools, and other involved entities and presides at multi-agency/inter-agency team meetings
   Provides collateral services in a thorough and timely fashion
   a. Ensure collateral services meet all governing regulations
5. Develop individualized comprehensive treatment plans with clients, families, concurrent services, and other members of the treatment team
   a. Treatment plans follow the CASSP principles
   b. Treatment plans are strengths bases
   c. Treatment plans are measurable
6. Prepare and complete required reports, documentation, and billing information as well as perform other required administrative tasks as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

1. Physical ability to perform all aspects of safe crisis management, including physical interventions
2. Ability to intermittently stand and sit
3. Pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying as required
4. Must be able to describe and articulate events in both written and spoken English
5. Must be able to read and comprehend reports written in English
6. Ability to provide awake supervision of clients at all times
7. Ability to provide vehicular transportation of clients
8. Has the mental and emotional capacity to work in a highly stressful environment

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field required
2. Good written and verbal communication skills
3. 21 years of age or older
4. All clearances as required by state regulations
5. Be sensitive to and comfortable with working in an agency that provides services to a culturally diverse population

PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS:

The above description is reflective of the core duties and qualifications for all Therapist positions, regardless of level.  For individuals to be considered for hire or promotion to the next level, the following additional duties and/or requirements apply:

Therapist II ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of 3 years of experience in related roles
2. Holds required state licensure
3. Certified in a treatment modality

Please note:  Progression/promotion within job classification is not guaranteed.  It must be requested/approved by department leadership and approved by Chief Administrative Officer. Individuals must be considered “in good standing” for consideration.