Behavioral Health Therapist

SUMMARY: Provide behavioral health assessment and treatment for adults, children, adolescents, and their families, if appropriate.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Perform an integrated behavioral health assessment utilizing DSM 5 diagnoses and codes.
• Work with clients to develop an individualized treatment plan and treatment plan reviews in accordance with agency policy.
• Provide crisis intervention, as necessary.
• Maintain client records and other clinical and agency documentation per policy, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Meet agency expectations for service productivity.
• Refer clients for additional Behavioral Health Services such as psychiatric care and client navigation.
• Report information as required to referral sources in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Attend staff meetings, clinical meetings and clinical supervisory sessions as assigned; ensure that clinical supervisory staff is informed of critical issues pertaining to client care.
• Maintain communication with other staff members and interact effectively as part of treatment team, work collaboratively with medical personnel and psychiatric staff regarding client treatment.
• Make referrals as appropriate within and outside of the agency in accordance with HIPAA regulations (ie: medical, dental, specialty services, etc).
• Participate in obtaining insurance authorizations as required.
• Facilitate group sessions as assigned.
• Participates in agency meetings, trainings, and events as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.