JOB SUMMARY

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**This position serves our oncology population and all candidates must have their LCSW license!**

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The Psychotherapist 2 will provides psychotherapy and counseling to individuals and their families, including group modalities, and assists in assessing psychotherapeutic needs of patients referred for service. This position will also develop and implement strategies for the care of psychotherapy patients, to include developing new models of care and foster key relationships to improve quality care and patient satisfaction. Oversees the Embedding Mental Health Program.

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Location: Marble, Falls - 800 West Hwy 71, Marble Falls, 78654

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Setting: Psychotherapy/Oncology population

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Schedule: FT Monday-Fri onsite in clinic

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

\n\nDevelops and monitors Psychotherapy metrics and goals, and aligns to system goals, across the region.\nServes as the lead Psychotherapist, assisting with daily operations, staffing and program development through mentoring, counseling and training of personnel. Oversee interns for the Psychotherapy clinic. Oversees the Embedding Mental Health Program, serving as a resource and liaison. Reviews patient charts and notes to ensure standardized care is provided.\nReviews and evaluated senior staff orders, patient medical records, and performs diagnostic assessments to establish psychotherapeutic treatment required. Evaluates treatment efficiency and patient progress to aid in establishing or revising specifics of treatment.\nPerforms all duties of a staff Psychotherapist by providing psychotherapy and counseling to applicants and their families, including group modalities, utilizing psychotherapeutic techniques consistent with the physician's prescriptions, directions and goals established for the patient's benefit. Provides emergency intervention and assessment as required. Utilizing the proper tools and techniques, selects and accurately performs appropriate evaluation tests and measurements that will lead to correct diagnosis and treatment of the patient's problems or progress while maintaining professional standards.\nProvides patient orientation on department policies regarding compliance with treatment, cancellations and no shows. Monitors patient cancellations and fills vacant appointment times from patient cancellation list. Enforces no show policy with patient according to patient station. Contributes to teaching activities as assigned.\nMaintains effective communication, and coordinates with supervisors and other patient care givers regarding patient care choices.\nFulfills continuing education and\\or certification requirements to maintain required qualifications. Take responsibility to understand and complete professional and technical requirements and provide the necessary documentation on such requirements.\n\n

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

\n\nKnowledge of psychotherapy and related tests, measures, and recovery techniques and practices.\nKnowledge of counseling and therapy techniques.\nAbility to interpret diagnostic interviews and test data.\nAbility to conduct singular and group psychotherapy.\nAbility to examine behavioral deficits.\nAbility to develop plans for implementing and monitoring rehabilitation activities, skill acquisition and behavior management.\nDemonstrated communications and problem solving skills.\nDemonstrated effectiveness in team development strategies.\nDemonstrated ability to evaluate and balance team and personal workloads through effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills.\n\n

BENEFITS

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Our competitive benefits package includes the following

\n\nImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits\n401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%\nTuition Reimbursement\nPTO accrual beginning Day 1\n\n

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

\n\nEDUCATION - Masters'\nEXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience\nCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -\n\n

       Lic Chemical Depend Counselor (LCDC), Lic Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lic Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Lic Professional Counselor (LPC): Must have one of the following:

\n\nLicense Chemical Depend Counselor (LCDC) or\nLicense Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or\nLicense Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or\nLicense Professional Counselor (LPC).
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