Behavioral Health Therapist or Behavioral Health Therapist - In Training - Outpatient Unit

Status:   Full Time, Non-Exempt

Position Open Until Filled 

Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter with the application

Behavioral Health Therapist - $38.71/hr.  

Behavioral Health Therapist - In Training: $35.26/hr.  

Requirements for Behavioral Health Therapist - In Training:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Marriage Family Therapy and is in process of completing 3,000 hours of supervised clinical practice under the supervision of a supervisor.  Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

*Monday - Friday (40 hours per week); variable schedule including some evenings*

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability, Short-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

1. Provides mental health therapy/treatment including individual, family, and group treatment. This would include face to face, phone contact, and written correspondence.
2. Conducts mental health evaluations and assessments; including gathering information regarding symptoms, current, and previous psychiatric medications, previous treatment or therapy, history, etc.
3. Formulates diagnosis; develops treatment options with client; makes appropriate referrals to other providers and appropriate resources within and outside of Croix County DHHS.HSH.
4. Documents assessments, treatment plans, reviews, referrals, and discharge planning and summaries in accordance with professional standards, agency, State and Federal guidelines.
5. Performs ongoing assessment of client for risk of harm to self or others, including developing crisis plans and determining level of care when necessary.
6. Serves as a member of the intake team including initial screening, emergency services, crisis stabilization, referral services, and care planning in consultation with interdisciplinary teams.
7. Serves as a member of the CCS, CST and CSP teams to develop treatment goals and plans based on assessment, evaluation, and agency guidelines.
8. Provides consultation, collaboration, and/or training; screening services, psychoeducational and group facilitation to internal agency divisions and community.
9. Monitors medication compliance by observing medication administration, watches for side effects or signs of deterioration.
10. Teaches clients about available community resources and how to independently gain access to needed services.
11. Advocates and works to coordinate services and support clients in achieving treatment objectives without duplication of effort and with maximum effective use of staff time and available resources.
12. Bills for all allowable services and submits billing as directed. Ensures State reporting system forms and data collection are completed on a timely basis.
13. Maintains a timely and complete record for all assigned cases; completes required written assessments, reports, and other related paperwork/documentation as necessary.
14. Develops and maintains professional knowledge and skills to enhance the programs and services provided.
15. Consults with supervisors, interdisciplinary teams, and legal counsel on appropriate case-specific matters, as necessary.
16. May facilitate treatment and/or other related, indicated services with groups of clients.
17. May be designated to speak to the community and other organizations to provide public education.
18. Participates in crisis intervention services as needed, including after hours.
19. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of psycho-social assessments/diagnosis and appropriate courses of treatment.
• Knowledge of pharmacology/psychopharmacology.
• Knowledge of assessment & treatment planning.
• Knowledge of individual/group therapy and crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations that affect the delivery of services provided by the Department.
• Knowledge of community resources, and alternative care resources.
• Working knowledge of mental health and AODA assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Working kno