Mental Health Therapist

Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting mental health assessments and developing treatment plans
• Providing individual or group therapy sessions
• Utilizing evidencebased therapeutic techniques
• Assessing clients for suicide risk or other safety concerns
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals
• Offering crisis intervention as needed
• Documenting client progress and treatment outcomes
• Providing psychoeducation to clients and their families
• Advocating for clients needs and rights
• Participating in ongoing professional development
• Utilizing telehealth platforms for remote therapy sessions
• Conducting research to inform therapeutic practices
• Utilizing behavioral and cognitive assessments
• Implementing treatment modalities for specific populations such as children or veterans

Required Qualifications:

• Masters or Doctoral degree in counseling psychology social work or related field
• Licensure as a mental health therapist or counselor
• Clinical experience in a mental health setting
• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria for mental health disorders
• Ability to develop and implement treatment plans
• Understanding of ethical and legal considerations in mental health counseling
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Strong crisis intervention and risk assessment skills
• Experience in traumainformed care and cultural competence
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical boundaries
• Knowledge of various therapeutic modalities and interventions

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