Family Health Center

Therapist

• The Behavioral Health Therapist functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team providing assessments, treatment, support and follow-up to patients with substance use disorders and, if present, mental health problems.
• Performs and documents comprehensive assessments and client-centered professional services to care for the intellectual, psychosocial, physical and spiritual needs of the patients and families we serve.
• Provides addiction treatment or dual/disordered services and therapy utilizing various modalities in groups, as well as individual sessions, to best meet the treatment needs of a diverse population.
• Maintains documentation and clinical records according to clinic protocols and applicable State and Federal regulations and codes.
• Collaborates with patients, families, clinicians, referral sources and other team members on treatment plans, programs and services.
• Submits accurate and timely billing information to maintain financial goals of service line.
• Educates patients, families, colleagues and the community about substance use and/or dual disordered issues and treatment options to improve the health of the communities we serve.
• Participates in on-going education of colleagues and team members to ensure high quality patient care and professional functioning.
• Researches and participates in ongoing training and education to develop and enhance professional knowledge and skills to provide better services to our patients and our communities.
• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.