Lead Therapist

Lead Therapist

The Lead Therapist collaborates and supports the leadership team with the overall functions and personnel within the Regional site, as directed by the Executive Director/Director of Operations. Initiates and/or maintains positive working relationships with all peers.

Collaborate with the Executive Director/Director of Operations to coordinate the activities of all clinical staff.

• Oversee and assure effective discharge planning in a timely manner performed by Social Services staff.
• Complete medical record documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide effective group, individual, and/or family therapy as necessary.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staffing by being prepared to discuss each patient's case as directed.
  

Assist in the management of department staff and function.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director/Director of Operations to establish goals for direct reports that are consistent with the goals and Mission of Rogers Behavioral Health.
  • Communicate goals to staff.
  • Develop methods of measuring goal achievement. Evaluate and report to the Executive Director/Director of Operations.
• Implement and educate staff on department policies and procedures with the input of department staff, management staff, and medical staff.
  • Requirements and guidelines from external agencies; i.e., Joint Commission, State.
  • Assist in the education of external department staff members about regulations or requirements of those functions that relate to their areas or departments.
  • Incorporate acceptance and training of student interns in the department.
    

Participate in the orientation and training of new employees according to accurate and current job descriptions.

• Assist in the development of job descriptions.
• Assist in the development of a training program that incorporates job descriptions with policies and procedures.
• Advise the Executive Director/Director of Operations re: staff performance so that such feedback can be incorporated into the employee performance evaluations.
  

Additional Job Description:

Education/Training Requirements:

• Masters degree in social work, Counseling, or a related field,
• Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is preferred, as is licensure as a Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) or Masters Level Certified Addictions Professional (MCAP).
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical services management experience in a health care setting.
• A minimum of four (4) years' experience in health care; at least two (2) years' experience in a psychiatric facility.
• An understanding and a thorough knowledge of the following: social service administration, supervision, consultation, the community and its resources, the dynamics of human growth and behavior, therapy skills and techniques for all age groups.
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification or American Red Cross Professional Rescue is required within thirty (30) days of date of hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required.
• Formal training in the management of the aggressive patient (NCI) is required within sixty (60) days of date of hire. Annual re-certification is required.

The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges.

https://rogersbhfoundation.org/

EOE/MFDV

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org)

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