ACT Therapist

Prestige Healthcare Resources

Washington, DCFull time
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$55K to $65K
a year
Location
Washington, DC
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 21
7 days ago
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Prestige Healthcare Resources

Mental health care · 201 to 500 employees

Do you want to feel good about the work you do? Providing compassion and care isn’t just our profession at PHRI, it’s our passion…and culture. We care for the clients that we serve. We listen to them and provide the support that they need to enable them to live comfortable and fulfilling lives. We live our values of integrity, leadership, tenacity, customer care, teamwork and fun to restore hope and healing to the community. We are looking for mission driven professionals who believe in our values, want to join a transformational company with a big heart and make a difference in the community. Currently serving over 1,500 patients in two different states and looking to grow to over 10,000 patients in 5 states, over the next 3-5 years. Our focus is advocating and implementing an integrated care model approach to underserved populations undergoing behavioral health related issues.

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What you'll do

  • Conducting initial consultations to gather client information
  • Assessing clients emotional and mental health and developing treatment plans to meet them
  • Asking questions and listening to help clients explore their thoughts and feelings
  • Leading clients through mental exercises and role-playing activities when beneficial
  • Counseling and advising clients on issues of importance to them
  • Intervening with emergency care techniques and protocols when clients are in crisis
  • Providing referrals for additional care or services when required
  • Maintaining detailed confidential records
  • Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services in accordance with general standards applicable to mental health professionals.
  • Provides individual and/or group counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, elderly, and families.
  • Manages caseload and other tasks to meet both qualitative and quantitative performance expectations.
  • Provides crisis assessment and intervention as needed.
  • Adheres to and upholds the ethical standards and guidelines of the profession.
  • Documents work in accordance with standards in the areas of diagnostic evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans, discharge procedures, and other consumer related activities.
  • Participates in education and other activities necessary to maintain competency in clinical work.
  • Actively participates in clinical team and staff meetings.
  • Support team members and participate in team activities to help build a high-performance team.
  • Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others.
  • Demonstrates flexibility in areas such as job duties and schedule to aid in better serving its members and help PHRI MD achieve its business and operational goals.
  • Assists in efforts to continuously improve by assuming responsibility for identifying and bringing to the attention of responsible entities operations problems and/or inefficiencies.
  • Performs additional responsibilities as needed and/or outlined by PHRI leadership.

What you need

  • Master’s Degree- Board approved LCSW,LGSW,CACII or LCPC
  • Two years of administrative/office or related experience.
  • CPR Certification (Required) AED & First Aid
  • Submits motor vehicle record upon initial employment and every year afterwards.
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S.A.
  • Education: a postgraduate degree

Key skills

LCSWLGSWCACIILCPCCPR CertificationAEDFirst Aidclinical assessmentstreatment planscrisis assessment

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EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Master’s Degree- Board approved LCSW,LGSW,CACII or LCPC Two years of administrative/office or related experience. CPR Certification (Required) AED & First Aid Submits motor vehicle record upon initial employment and every year afterwards. Legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. OVERVIEW Do you want to feel good about the work you do? Providing compassion and care isn’t just our profession at PHRI, it’s our passion…and culture. We care for the clients that we serve. We listen to them and provide the support that they need to enable them to live comfortable and fulfilling lives. We live our values of integrity, leadership, tenacity, customer care, teamwork and fun to restore hope and healing to the community. We are looking for mission driven professionals who believe in our values, want to join a transformational company with a big heart and make a difference in the community. Currently serving over 1,500 patients in two different states and looking to grow to over 10,000 patients in 5 states, over the next 3-5 years. Our focus is advocating and implementing an integrated care model approach to underserved populations undergoing behavioral health related issues. Position Summary – ACT Therapist Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges? At Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. (PHRI), we’re looking for a compassionate, driven, and collaborative ACT Therapist who wants to go beyond traditional therapy and help individuals build healthier, more independent, and fulfilling lives. As part of our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, you’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary group of behavioral health professionals to deliver person-centered, recovery-oriented care directly to individuals in the community. You’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships, support clients through real-life challenges, and help turn recovery goals into achievable milestones. Your responsibilities will include conducting clinical assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, facilitating individual, group, and family therapy as appropriate, providing psychoeducation and therapeutic interventions, promoting client safety, and collaborating with the ACT team on case management and ongoing treatment coordination. At PHRI, we believe great behavioral health care starts with empathy, teamwork, and a commitment to helping people reclaim their lives. If you’re looking for a role where your clinical skills, fresh perspectives, and passion for mental health can create a lasting impact, we invite you to grow with us and be part of a team that restores hope and healing to the community. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conducting initial consultations to gather client information Assessing clients emotional and mental health and developing treatment plans to meet them Asking questions and listening to help clients explore their thoughts and feelings Leading clients through mental exercises and role-playing activities when beneficial Counseling and advising clients on issues of importance to them Intervening with emergency care techniques and protocols when clients are in crisis Providing referrals for additional care or services when required Maintaining detailed confidential records Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services in accordance with general standards applicable to mental health professionals. Provides individual and/or group counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, elderly, and families. Manages caseload and other tasks to meet both qualitative and quantitative performance expectations. Provides crisis assessment and intervention as needed. Adheres to and upholds the ethical standards and guidelines of the profession. Documents work in accordance with standards in the areas of diagnostic evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans, discharge procedures, and other consumer related activities. Participates in education and other activities necessary to maintain competency in clinical work. Actively participates in clinical team and staff meetings. Support team members and participate in team activities to help build a high-performance team. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Demonstrates flexibility in areas such as job duties and schedule to aid in better serving its members and help PHRI MD achieve its business and operational goals. Assists in efforts to continuously improve by assuming responsibility for identifying and bringing to the attention of responsible entities operations problems and/or inefficiencies. Performs additional responsibilities as needed and/or outlined by PHRI leadership. COMPETENCIES Simplify complex issues; breaking down big problems into smaller, manageable tasks, and identifying the key priorities that will have the biggest impact on the business. Delegate effectively; giving clear direction, setting expectations, and providing the necessary resources and support to help their teams succeed. Predict future trends and challenges, staying up-to-date on industry developments, monitoring market trends, and seeking out new opportunities for growth and innovation. Systemize processes; identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, establishing clear workflows and procedures, and ensuring that everyone in the organization is aligned around the same goals. Structure organization for growth; defining clear roles and responsibilities, establishing a clear chain of command, and creating a culture of accountability and transparency. AAP/EEO STATEMENT It is the policy of Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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