Criteria-based Job Description

TITLE: Therapist, Behavioral Health

RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinical Supervisor

WORK AREA: Outpatient Sites and Community

SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Therapist's primary role, under the direction of the Clinical

Supervisor, is to utilize their specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in

counseling, diagnostic interviews, assessments, and preparation and delivery of treatment

plans for children, adolescent, and adult patients. The Behavioral Health Therapist will

provide therapy sessions for individuals, groups, and families.

BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY I: Tasks with actual blood/body fluid exposure are not

included in this position’s duties as the job requires therapeutic counseling only.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Day-To-Day Responsibilities

Provide individual and group strengths-based therapy to children, adolescents,

adults, and families.

Establish clear goals and strategies for the welfare of the client and maintain

documentation of services provided and client progress.

Work with the client to develop an individual treatment plan according to OMHAS

and CARF person/family-centered standards, review and monitor services and

activities, documenting progress.

Support the care team environment by working collaboratively with clients and their

families as appropriate, physicians, nurse practitioners, case management, referral

sources, and ancillary agencies.

Provide client referrals to psychiatry/nurse practitioners, support groups, or other

mental health professionals or agencies, and document services provided per the

policies of PATH Behavioral Health, your professional licensing body, and state and

federal guidelines.

Participate in care conferences and case reviews, and document and report

concerns of abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities according to the

requirements of state/federal law and your licensing body.

Work professionally with referring providers or agencies, court systems,

probation departments, foster care agencies, and the school system.

Be committed and respectful of cultural diversity, religious and personal

values, and traditions of clients and their families in alignment with the Path’s

mission.

Day-To-Day Team Member Responsibilities:

Willingly serve in a professional and collaborative capacity with all other

employees of Path Behavioral Healthcare, fully understanding and complying with

all organizational processes and policies.

Collaborate with all supervisors and coworkers to communicate with transparency

and drive implementation of the organization's goals, objectives, and processes.

Maintain an organized practice and schedule, be at work on time and ready to

work, and leave work at the completion of client care responsibilities.

Reduce client rescheduling by fully informing the appropriate person of necessary

time off work.

Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA guidelines, confidentiality agreements, billing

and coding guidelines, and company policy.

Maintain a demeanor of positive professionalism and serve as a model for

others to exemplify the mission and vision of Path Behavioral Healthcare.

Licensing/Continuing Education

Maintains an active, unrestricted West Virginia license to provide clinical counseling

services.

Attends all required continuing education opportunities per the regulations of your

licensing body.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Candidate must have a Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling

from an accredited university.

Licensure: Candidates must possess one of the following licenses: LGSW, LCSW. (LGSW will

require two years of supervision and second signatures on documentation)

Physical Effort: This position requires the ability to work under stressful conditions and to

work irregular hours. Requires sitting for extended periods of time, viewing computer

monitors, and keyboarding.

Communication Skills: Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written

communication skills in order to communicate professionally via telephone and in writing.

Strong grammar and writing skills are crucial for clear and concise communication with

clients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.

Interpersonal Skills: The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to interact and

assist in a friendly, compassionate, and professional manner with colleagues, providers,

clients, and their families, as they represent both themselves and Path Behavioral

Healthcare.

Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Candidates must achieve competency in the Electronic

Health Record (EHR) program, telemedicine services, and any additional software programs

utilized by the company, ensuring efficient access and updating of client information. The role

requires fine dexterity, adept handling, and proficient gripping abilities to perform various

tasks.

Background: The candidate must pass all federal and state background checks, and their

educational and work history will be confirmed in compliance with company policies.

JOB CODE: WV