Full-Time Virtual Mental Health Associate Therapist

Associate Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Clinical Model.

Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitating clinical assessments, conducting therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned.

• Ensures clinical documentation is completed timely and meets clinical quality standards.
• Completes documentation requirements to ensure compliance.
• Establishes therapeutic rapport with patients and families.
• Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process.
• Participates in weekly treatment team meetings and communicates weekly treatment goals.
• Maintains a case load of 5-6 patients in RTC and 10-15 in OP level of care.
• Completes assigned therapy sessions, including family/support system sessions.
• Facilitates process-oriented and psychoeducation groups.
• Sits at a meal/snack at least once per week.
• Facilitates multi-family groups, family programs, and/or family weekends.
• Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies.
• Is accessible to families/loved ones; returns calls/emails within 2 hours/24-48 hours.
• Assesses patients for suicidality and potential danger.
• May provide additional clinical support to other team members.
• Communicates with Utilization Review and Business departments.
• Begins discharge planning on the day of admission.
• Completes discharge sessions to ensure coping skills and resources are understood.
• Confirms discharge appointments with patient and loved ones.
• Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers.
• Facilitates patient transfers as needed.
• Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours.
• Effectively manages crises.
• Provides support to milieu staff.
• Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff.
• Completes other tasks as requested.
• RTC Only: Provides on-call support to facility at least once per month and returns program phone calls within 20 minutes; communicates with On-Call Administrator or Regional Director.

Education & Licensing

• Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field
• Associate clinical license in WA or OR
• Completion of state requirements for therapeutic interventions

Certifications

• Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
• Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire

Other Requirements

• Current driver's license

Compensation dependent on geographic region, education, and experience.

Diversity Statement: Discovery Behavioral Health seeks a diverse staff reflecting the patients and communities they serve, valuing multiple perspectives and experiences.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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