Psychotherapist Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

The Psychotherapist provides therapeutic services and diagnostic services to patients and families. This is to include but is not limited to individual, group, and family therapy, mental health intakes and assessments, diagnostics, and coordination of treatment services for the patient.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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In collaboration with the primary care provider, provider would treat and manage mental health and psychosocial issues
Conducts client intakes, focusing on diagnostic and functional evaluations, then makes recommendations to the primary care provider concerning the clients’ treatment goals and plan
Provides consultation to the primary care providers to enhance their skill and effectiveness in treating mental health problems
- Gives primary care providers timely feedback the client’s about care, treatment recommendations and progress via documentation in the client’s record and verbal feedback;
- Assists, to the extent feasible, in the clients’ community functioning by helping with public benefits, vocational rehabilitation, social support, housing, etc.
- Appropriately documents the clients’ progress and diagnostic information in the treatment chart to sync with EMR interface and billing

Requirements & Skills 1

Has excellent working knowledge of evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
Has ability to work through brief client contacts as well as to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
Is comfortable working with an interdisciplinary team, and has strong communication skills.
- Has the ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic conditions.
- Master degree in social work or psychology.
- Graduate of an accredited LICSW program and licensed/ability to obtain license in state.

Job summary 2

The Psychotherapist serves as a critical part of our clinical research program by delivering psychological treatments within the context of research studies and clinical trials designed to enhance recovery from severe mental health conditions (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder) and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Research studies are supported by a range of sponsors including the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, private foundations, and industry.

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Requirements & Skills 2

Demonstrate compassion and sensitivity to participants, families, visitors, and other staff. Is courteous to others and promotes mutual respect consistent with core values.
- Demonstrate cultural competence with diverse populations.
- Demonstrate cost-effective use of supplies and time; systematically organizes and prioritizes work.
- Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.

Job summary 3

Psychotherapist is responsible for providing individual, family, community of support, and group therapies in a collaborative team environment, as well as participating in our interdisciplinary treatment team. Psychotherapist serves as a professional role model and clinical resource/educator for patient, families, and colleagues.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Carry a caseload of patients (individual and family responsibility per patient) and provide individual and family therapy, as assigned.
Facilitate therapeutic groups, as assigned.
Coach individual patient and family meals, when clinically indicated.
- Participate in assigned meals or snacks with the patient milieu weekly, to include meal support and meal coaching.
- Adhere to the Veritas Clinical Philosophy, including providing treatment that is aligned with DBT and FBT
- Participate in therapist on-call rotation as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 3

Master’s degree and valid clinical license to practice

Job summary 4

We are seeking a state-licensed master’s degree level Psychotherapist. This position requires a self-motivated individual who can work in an active environment. Flexibility, ability to collaborate on a motivated team, excellent work ethic, and strong clinical skills are a must.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Provide Individual and Group Therapy sessions inside a uniquely structured model
Attend clinical meetings
- Participate in department training
- Following strict ethical and clinical guidelines
- Patient-first mentality

Requirements & Skills 4

A master’s degree and valid clinical license to practice
Insurance-eligible through CMS
CBT trained and fluent
Strong communication, patient/customer care, and leadership abilities
Ability to organize and time-manage
Team-player
- Desire to work with diverse populations
- LGBTQ ally, a plus
- Bilingual, a plus

Job summary 5

The Psychotherapist provides mental health services to emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients in a community mental health setting. Provides diagnostic assessment and direct treatment by individual, family, and group psychotherapy.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Develops, implements and evaluates patient care according to identified needs.
Manages clients in crisis utilizing appropriate therapeutic skills and assessment techniques.
Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation. Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
Collaborates with appropriate guardians and community agencies to insure effective service delivery.
- Completes patient care assignments with attention to detail and accuracy. Provides accurate and consistent documentation of patient care/response in the medical record. Completes accurate and timely billing information.
- Designs, plans, implements effective patient education.
- Maintains open lines of communication, collaborates with healthcare team for patient outcome.

Requirements & Skills 5

Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education required.
Full licensure required.
2 years clinical experience required. CPI and CPR training required for psychotherapist working in inpatient psychiatric setting.

Job summary 6

The Psychotherapist performs professional services. The Psychotherapist will participate in outreach, engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation with individuals, couples, families and groups.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Completes assessment, develops treatment plans, intervenes and appropriately terminates with clients according to professional standards
Develops and conducts group therapy sessions
- Maintains professional documentation of servicess
- Coordinates care with appropriate providers
- Maintains highest standard of social work values and ethics

Requirements & Skills 6

Education and Experience: Licensed Clinical Social Workers may apply. Masters of Social Work required. Two years of clinical experience required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
License: License to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Extensive knowledge of social, economic and emotional needs and DSM-5 mental health diagnoses. Documentation of trainings specific to trauma and trauma informed practices, evidence-based practices including one or more of the following: CBT, DBT, CAT, Internal Family Systems Theory, Motivational Interviewing and/or Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.

Job summary 7

As a member of the Counseling Services, the full-time Psychotherapist provides assessment and clinical care.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Provision of short term treatment, consultation and referral of students for appropriate care in support of academic success and retention.
Facilitation of the triage and evaluation process.
Participation in after hours on-call rotation
Provision of outreach and education to students.
Participation on committees and in team meetings within Counseling Services.
Maintenance of quality assurance and improvement activities.
- Provision of care in an interpersonally and culturally sensitive manner.
- Documentation of care as prescribed by law and in accordance with best practices.
- Performance of a variety of other job related responsibilities as requested.

Requirements & Skills 7

Masters level degree or higher with licensure in the state.
Preference will be given to those with university counseling center experience
Demonstrated competence in crisis intervention, assessing need for psychiatric hospitalization, handling psychiatric emergencies, and supervising referral for inpatient care is required.
- Evidence of experience working with severe and persistent psychiatric illness in an outpatient or university setting and/or on a psychiatric inpatient unit, or the functional equivalent, is required.
- Demonstrated excellence in psychiatric assessment and diagnosis, including mastery of diagnostic nomenclature, and an understanding of best practices in diagnostic evaluation and time-limited psychotherapy is required.
- Demonstrated commitment to and proficiency in cultural competency.

Job summary 8

The Psychotherapist will provide both individual and couples therapy for adults in the community. We offer neurofeedback at our practice and there may be some opportunities for training in this modality for the right candidate if interested. Testing and assessment may also be a component of your work if you are qualified to do these. Supervision towards licensure hours possible for the right candidate, license preferred. Hours variable with availability on evenings and weekends required, compensation depending on qualifications. This position requires an individual is self-motivated and willing to take initiative.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Provides excellent care as a therapist
Skilled administration, interpretation, and write up of psychological test batteries, if applicable Maintains records in a thorough and timely fashion in accordance with all legal and ethical guidelines
Travel at times to administer assessment batteries in non-traditional settings, if applicable Adheres to scheduled appointments and other clinical and administrative schedules
- Understands and strictly adheres to all legal and ethical guidelines related to the practice of professional psychology
- Understands and strictly adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills 8

Job summary 9

The Psychotherapist provides counseling within an outpatient program. Performs assessment, individual, family and group counseling. Coordinates and implements the treatment plan. Provides crisis intervention as necessary. Services are provided to adults, adolescents, children, families and couples using knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. In concert with psychiatrists, maintains a team approach in treating patients. Adheres to professional and ethical guidelines as outlined by mental health care organizations and associations.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
Performs intake assessments, evaluations and referrals of assigned clients, obtaining sufficient information during the evaluation process for clinical assessment and planning. Presents treatment and service plan to clients following evaluation process. Provides care necessary as described in department policies and procedures.
Performs appropriate treatment services to assigned clients. Uses interventions with assigned clients which meet accepted standards of mental health care and reflect consideration of treatment plan. Provides crisis management for assigned cases and is able to provide back up for the program.
- Maintains amount of weekly scheduled client hours as required by departmental needs and standards.
- Participates as a treatment team member and maintains a current level of psychotherapy theory and practice. Attends clinical supervision meetings and staff meetings s scheduled and comes to meetings prepared. Keeps current with professional literature and trends in mental health. Attends continuing education trainings, workshops, seminars or conferences in order to keep current with evidenced based standards of practice and maintain licensure.
- Maintains active communication with identified staff and agencies that share case involvement when appropriate releases are signed.

Requirements & Skills 9

Licensure required. LCSW or LPC
- Master’s degree in one of the Human Service fields or Clinical Nurse Specialist required
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Behavioral Health with LCSW required
- Mindfulness certification and DBT certification preferred

Job summary 10

We are looking for a Psychotherapist.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Assessment and treatment planning
- Conduct ongoing individual psychotherapy
- Crisis intervention services
- Consult with other staff on cases

Requirements & Skills 10

PhD or PsyD in Psychology or Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field required
- Valid licensure for independent clinical practice is required
- Demonstrated experience in working with individuals from historically underrepresented groups
- Counseling experience on issues of diversity, intersectionality and identity development

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