BHID Dual Diagnosis Therapist
Company: PATH People Acting To Help, Inc.
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals
achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an
effective team member. Use evidence based clinical strategies
appropriate to the needs of individuals with dual disorders
(psychiatric/intellectual disability) such as modified CBT,
Motivational Interviewing, DBT and/or other behavioral
interventions. With the Director, provide clinical guidance and
leadership to the BHID specialized team and residential direct
support staff. The BHID Specialized Team provides direct care
including support, structure, assistance, skill training and
therapeutic interventions, for service participants, in
collaboration with BHID residential staff. Services are provided in
the home and community.QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree from an
accredited college/university in the human services field required.
Experience working with individuals with psychiatric disorders
and/or Intellectual disabilities. Experience with behavioral
assessments, functional assessments, CBT, and/or DBT is beneficial
but not required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to perform crisis
management interventions, CPR/First Aid, and assist individuals
with mobility issues as needed.SOME SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDED AS A
BHID DUAL DIAGNOSIS THERAPIST:1. Provide individual therapy at
least weekly for service participants in BH/ID specialized
residential2. Ensure that delivery of clinical treatment is
congruent with approved treatment models3. Ensure service
participants and families receive education regarding mental
health, intellectual disabilities, substance use or other issues
that arise4. Be flexible in scheduling clinical treatment to meet
participant and family needs5. Provide crisis intervention and
management as indicated6. Maintain on-going communication and
collaboration with family members, to include scheduling, follow up
and documentation of each therapeutic leave7. Complete
biopsychosocial evaluations for potential admissions as assigned8.
With the service participant, their family, residential staff, BHID
treatment team and Supports Coordinator, develop discharge plans
and arrange resources defined in the discharge plan9. Ensure all
documentation is completed in a timely, comprehensive and legible
manner and is in accordance with PATH policies and procedures10.
Complete all documentation required for continued stay and
communicate authorizations to PATH's QI department in a timely
manner PI175014479
Keywords: PATH People Acting To Help, Inc., Philadelphia , BHID Dual Diagnosis Therapist, Healthcare , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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