Psychiatric Outpatient Clinician – Friendship Academy

Posted on July 13, 2016

Thank you for your interest. THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient and family assessments and collaborate with attending psychiatrist to determine diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan
• Provide direct treatment to patients and families utilizing evidence-based treatments (cognitive behavioral treatment, family systems dialectical therapy, and psychoeducational therapeutic interventions)
• Conduct individual, group and family therapy with assigned patients
• Evaluate patient and family data, select appropriate intervention methods and implement treatment programs in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team based on an understanding of psychiatric symptomatology and family systems principles
• Function as a liaison with community agencies and organizations to facilitate continuity of patient and family care
• Collaborate with family and staff involved in patient’s care to maintain open communication and positive working relationships
• Participate in ongoing training and supervision
• Maintain accurate and complete case records in a timely manner
• Meet productivity requirements as set by the Director

Requirements:

• Masters Degree in the Mental Health field required
• Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred
• Significant clinical experience in a psychiatric setting, working with children and families diagnosed with a variety of psychiatric disorders as well as the provision of family, group and individual therapy
• Flexibility in scheduling
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and written and oral communication skills