[Hiring] Virtual Therapist @MEADOWS OF WICKENBURG INC

Role Description

The Virtual Therapist assesses and facilitates the care for assigned patients and participates in the treatment and continuing care planning. Is responsible for case management for all assigned patients.

• Conducts individual, family, specialized and group psychotherapy and shares clinical information gained with the treatment team, and with other involved entities as appropriate.
• Promotes implementation of therapeutic milieu and daily program schedule. Provides patient care in a supportive and empathetic manner.
• Provide on-call coverage as requested.

Essential Duties Include:

Assessment Coordination & Discharge Planning:

• Virtually meet with assigned patients to introduce self, orient the patient to the therapist role and explain treatment goals and/or expectations.
• Initiate contact with relevant family members and outpatient providers, after signed release has been obtained, to develop and implement care plan and coordinate discharge planning.
• Document all activities related to assessment, treatment and discharge planning.

Individual and Family Therapy Services (if required or assigned):

• Provide individual, group and family psychotherapy for assigned patients per program schedule.
• Document therapy sessions in the medical record per program requirements.
• Seek clinical supervision and support when complications arise in therapeutic setting or therapy sessions.
• Facilitate specialized interventions when needed.

Specialized Therapy Services (If required or assigned):

• Provide specialized therapy services to assigned patients including but not limited to, Family, Art, EMDR, and SE.

Group Therapy/Education:

• Assist in compiling materials for use in group and/or educational/informational sessions.
• Support program schedule by conducting assigned components and maintaining group therapy/education schedule.
• Complete syllabus or lesson plan for didactic groups and document as required.
• Participate in program development and performance improvement measures in social services.

Treatment Team Member:

• Active member of the multidisciplinary treatment. Communicates clinical concerns and treatment recommendations with team.

Performance Improvement:

• Actively participates in the performance improvement activities per facility licensure and accreditation requirements.

On-Call Services:

• May provide on-call services as requested / assigned.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Behavioral Health or related field required.
• Must be independently state licensed (no associate licenses accepted) to function within job confines.
• Minimum of three years experience in behavioral health field preferred.
• Prefer experience working with specialty services (Trauma, Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorders) within a managed care environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suites as well as virtual meetings i.e., Zoom, GoTo Meeting, Teams Meeting, etc.
• Prefer two years experience providing Family Therapy, EMDR, sex addiction or other trauma specialist if assigned to conduct specialized therapy.

Requirements

• We are a Drug Free Company. All positions are designated as Safety Sensitive positions and in light of our company mission, the Company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders.
• Following an offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a substance abuse screen.

Company Description

Meadows Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Meadows Behavioral Health provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and if you need reasonable accommodation during any time of the employment process, please reach out to [email protected].