Therapist, ACT Team (Baldwin)

Job description

Overview Adult Outpatient Programs provide the least restrictive level of care where adults may receive clinical interventions aimed at decreasing existing signs and symptoms. Outpatient treatment focuses on recovery, problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Treatment varies widely and depends upon the consumer’s presenting symptoms. Responsibilities: Clinical Responsibilities: - Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumer - Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM V diagnosis - Formulates appropriate treatment plan along with consumer - Provides individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing basic therapeutic models and theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment plan - Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation - Provides treatment and services both in the office and in the community - Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services - Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning; completes thorough discharge planning to ensure consumer...