Primary Therapist

Overview

To perform evaluation, diagnostic care, treatment planning and therapy services to acutely ill adults presenting

with mental illness, substance abuse, and/or developmental disabilities.

Providing assessment using a Biopsychosocial Model

Leading a treatment team to develop diagnoses and treatment planning in acutely mentally ill adults

Will provide individual therapy services using a variety of treatment modalities, which could include, crisis

planning, CBT, RET, behavioral modification, solution-focused therapy, and other brief psychiatric therapy

models

Will provide group therapy services, as well as family therapy as needed

Will follow every aspect of the patient’s care including recommendations and referral for outpatient care following

discharge

Acts as a patient advocate in all aspects of care, participating in various meetings and conferences representing

the best interest of the patient when the patient is unavailable

Serve as a QMHP, with appropriate credentials, in obtaining involuntary treatment for patients requiring

commitment by completing assessments and participating in court hearings

Providing Psychological testing, with approved credentials, when requested

Participate in research projects as needed related to advancement of mental health concerns

Provide education regarding mental illness services, treatments and disease to both patients and families

Will stay up to date on current research and treatment guidelines related to provision of care to the mentally ill

Will be encouraged to participate in community outreach and education, working with community partners, such

as NAMI, to decrease the stigma of mental illness in the community

Master's Degree Master's in social work, master's in counseling, master's in psychology Required

Experience in the area(s) of individual and/or group therapy, either through employment or Educational Practicum Experiences preferred. Preferred

• LPCA Required
• LPCC Required
• CSW Required
• LCSW Required
• LPA Required
• PsyD Required
• PH. D Required
• Basic Life Support Required