JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Therapist I

Reports To: Program Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Nature of Work: Responsible for the provision of individual, group and family psychotherapy. Manages a case load of outpatient clients and functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Provides case management functions and crisis intervention functions for clients that are disability assigned. Performs on call duties as required.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintains a service delivery level consistent with Westbrook expectations and standards.

2. Performs documentation activities in a timely and accurate fashion adhering to State and Local Licensing laws well as policy requirements in regard to the format of documentation.

3. Conducts individual, group and family psychotherapy in a manner consistent with ethical practices and within the skill level of the practitioner.

4. Provides Case Management activities consistent with the role of primary therapist.

5. Provides Crisis Intervention, assessing client and providing therapeutic interventions, making appropriate referral for service.

6. Conducts standard intake evaluation following agency outlines, recommending therapeutic treatment.

7. Works with staff, clients and others in a professional, cooperative, ethical, respectful and effective manner.

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8. Maintain a level of attendance consistent with Westbrook Health Services.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Masters Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related Behavioral Health Discipline

2. Practicum or Internship experience in the role of primary therapist. One year post graduate experience preferred.

3. License eligible in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology

4. Valid Drivers License

5. Insurance Coverage to meet Westbrook requirements

6. Pass CIB check

Physical Requirements:

Sitting: 6 hours per 7.5 hour shift. Alternates frequently to walking and

standing.

Standing: 1 to 1-1/2 hrs. per 7.5 hour shift. Alternates frequently to walking and sitting

Walking: 1 to 1-1/2 hrs. per 7.5 hour shift. Alternates frequently to sitting and standing

Frequency:

Never = 0% Rarely= 1 – 10% Occasionally= 11 - 33%

Frequently= 34 – 66% Continuously= 67 +%

Lifting: Occasionally Climbing: Rarely

Carrying: Rarely Reaching Rarely

Pushing: Rarely Grasping Continuously

Bending: Rarely Fine Eye to Hand

Squatting: Rarely Coordination: Rarely

Kneeling: Rarely Driving: Occasionally

Work Environment: In-Doors 97% Out-Doors 3%

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Employee/Applicant Acceptance:

The above information reflects a general description of this position’s primary

functions. Specific tasks, duties and responsibilities are assigned by the

supervisor in order to meet the needs of the specific program or changes in

operation or program mission.

I have read and understand the job description of Therapist I and by my

Signature below, agree that I can perform these duties. I further understand that

this job description is not an employment contract and is subject to change at the

discretion of Westbrook Health Services.

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