Possible psychodrama job

[HV Psychodrama]

Behavioral Health Therapist 
Company: Mirasol, Inc. 



Description
Duties and Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director and/or Primary Therapist, performs clinical work of moderate difficulty in the determination, direction, coordination and facilitation of the treatment plans for clients, from admission to discharge; Performs other duties as may be assigned, which may include gardening. 

Essential Functions: The Therapist provides individual and family therapy for clients; provides case management coordination for all aspects of the team and family treatment; eats meals with the clients for the purpose of fostering connection with the clients, and assessing the Client's treatment in an interactive environment; facilitates group meetings with clients; documents client progress in charts as appropriate and in accordance with behavioral health requirements; attends and/or leads staff and team discussions; attends meetings as required; may communicate with insurance companies and case management regarding client's progress. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
Considerable knowledge of: 
- HIPAA regulations as they apply to confidentiality and the protection of confidential information; 
- Mirasol philosophy on the treatment of persons with eating disorders; 
- physical, mental, and emotional disabilities; 
- Programs, policies and administrative guidelines; 
- Behavioral health functions, policies and procedures; 
- Medical terminology and basic health care. 

Working knowledge of: 
- Clinical scheduling procedures; 
- Business management including the ability to interpret and analyze technical data. 

Considerable skills in: 
- Working with the public, including resolving conflicts with clients and/or family members. 

Working skills in: 
- presenting information both orally and in writing; 
- the assessment and treatment of client/family dynamics; 
- building relationships with clients. 

Ability to: 
- Plan and organize work; 
- Analyze client's strength and resistance; 
- Form trust with clients; 
- Respond to different client group needs; 
- And willingness to try different approaches in different locations; 
- Problem solve family dynamics and identify issues for treatment; 
- Analyze and present data in a variety of formats; 
- Adjust to fluctuating assignments and workloads; 
- React calmly to emergency situations; 
- Work independently; 
- Operate computerized programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, etc.); 
- Interpret and apply Mirasol policies and procedures; 
- Prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment; 
- Accept responsibility and make decisions; 
- Work and deal effectively with individuals and/or groups of people; 
- Write logically-sequenced reports; 
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; 
- Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time; 
- Maintain appropriate boundaries with Clients. 

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED; Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology is required; licensure by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners is required; must be a licensed professional counselor or have the ability to attain license within three (3) months of employment; EMDR certification or practiced in the skills of psychodrama preferred; Professional work experience with eating disorders preferred; OR, any combination of academic education, professional training or work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION/CERTIFICATION: A current Fingerprint Clearance Card and CPR/First Aid certification is required; a copy of all diplomas/certifications and licensure is required; a current Mantoux Skin test (TB) is also required. 



Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute
68 DuBois Road  
New Paltz, NY 12561
 
Ph: (845) 255 7502  
E-mail: hvpi at hvc.rr.com
Visit us at our website: http://www.hvpi.net
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