Licensed Clinical Therapist - Outpatient

Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation.  The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network.  Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital.  We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet.  Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve.  As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1.  Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2.  Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3.  Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect.  Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication.  We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org. 

Job Title:

Licensed Clinical Therapist - Outpatient

Requisition Number:

45017

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BU

Compensation Type:

Salaried

Job Category:

Behavioral Health

Hours Worked:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (M-F)

Location:

Viola Pitts/Como Health Center

Shift Worked:

Day

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Licensed Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing assessments and therapeutic services to a broad range of patients in the appropriate modalities. Utilizes their subject matter expertise to provide mental health and substance abuse counseling to Behavior Health patients. This position functions as a member of the treatment team, providing direct care and other support services in a way that promotes positive treatment outcomes and meets the needs of our behavioral health patients.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

1. Identifies and quickly and accurately provides clinical assessments of mental health and substance abuse conditions.


2. Utilizes behavioral health knowledge and expertise to promote change and improve behavioral and physical health conditions.


3. Conducts brief psychotherapy individual and/or group therapy sessions using evidenced based modalities and interventions.


4. Provide care management skills and knowledge of local resources for outside referrals.


5. For shared patients, assists the care team in recognizing, treating and managing mental health and psychosocial issues.


6. Documents session content, treatment goals and plans in the electronic medical records system.


7. Develops relapse prevention plans and assists clients with maintaining and functioning according to the plan.


8. Provide clients with self-management skills and educational information so that they can be a full participant in their own treatment and recovery.


9. Participates in treatment planning for assigned patients.


10. Charts assigned patients per operating procedure and maintains other records as assigned.


11. When appropriate, liaisons with patient’s family or other support systems regarding the patient’s care, treatment plan, and discharge plans.

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