MI/CD Psychotherapist Trainee

• Facilitates treatment planning and oversee management of each case.
• Coordinates/facilitates the development of treatment plan by collaborating with patient, family and interdisciplinary team.
• Develops an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, clinical diagnosis, level of functioning and other relevant needs.
• Implements, reassesses and adjust treatment plan as necessary.

• Completes an interdisciplinary assessment tool with each patient.
• Updates interdisciplinary assessments each week or per regulatory requirement.

• Interfaces with government agencies such as court, ombudsmen, county services
• Completes referral process for next level of care
• Communicates to other providers in the community
• Sets up intake appointments
• Completes needed paperwork to facilitate this process i.e. applications, letters of recommendation, etc.

• Assists in developing an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, clinical diagnosis, level of functioning and other relevant needs.
• Implements, reassesses and adjusts treatment plan as necessary.
• Communicates frequently and effectively with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Documentation is thorough, timely, legible and clinically appropriate and meets regulatory requirements.

• Collaborates with patient, family, and provides input to interdisciplinary team in developing a discharge plan
• Develops discharge plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, clinical diagnosis and level of functioning and other relevant needs.
• Documents thoroughly, timely, legible and clinically appropriate.

• Provides individual, couples and family therapy.
• Documents thoroughly, timely, legible and clinically appropriate.

• Utilizing evidence-based policies in clinical practice
• Attends and participates in learning opportunities about evidence-based practice
• Membership in hospital or department councils
• Evidence based practice project (e.g. policy development or poster presentation)
• Development of standard/pathway/guideline for patient care
• Presentation
• Research study

• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
• Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
• Communicates in a respective manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
• Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
• Fulfills all organizational requirements.
• Completes all required learning relevant to the role.
• Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
• Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
• Participates in either group and/or individual supervision as agreed upon
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master of Science in psychology, social work, nursing, or closely related field.
• 1 year supervised experience in mental health and chemical dependency including comprehensive assessment, individual, group, and family therapy.
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
• Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) or eligible for independent clinical licensure as a LMFT or LPCC

• 2 years experience in mental health and chemical dependency.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)

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