Primary Therapist, New Jersey

Job Description

The Primary Therapist is responsible for performing patient care activities as directed by the attending physician, Medical Director and Clinical Supervisor. He/she will provide group therapy as ordered by the Clinical Director. Collaborates with the Treatment Team in the formulation of the Master Treatment Plan, and assists in coordinating discharge planning.

Responsibilities

Actively participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Plan meetings.

Shares pertinent information with team as obtained from patient’s family, or others as indicated throughout the program.

Attends daily and weekly staffing meetings per schedule.

Evaluates the impact of therapeutic interventions upon the therapeutic milieu.

Facilitates group therapy.

Performs individual therapy with patient/family.

Documents the assessment of patient progress/regress and interventions provided in the medical record, ongoing basis.

Recognizes, responds to and assists in psychiatric crisis situations and provide the intervention necessary.

Responds and assists in medical emergency situations as directed and needed.

Communicates effectively with patient, staff and physician.

Provides patients with education and instruction on Advance Directives.

Attends and participates in monthly Program Staff meeting as scheduled by Lead Therapist, clinical supervisor or clinical director.

Adheres to policies and procedures.

Performs other duties assigned.

This is a full-time position that will work 9am - 5pm with 1 weekend day per week required; some vacation hours required.

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