• Job Description

  Req#: 23529

  Job Summary:

  Provides therapy services. Participates in treatment team meetings and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Participates in formulation of treatment and after care plan. Provides community education services as needed. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed. Other duties and tasks may be assigned on an as needed basis. The Licensed Clinical Therapist needs the knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs .

  Performance Expectations:

  • Demonstrate the ability to provide services including individual, group, and family therapy based on a theoretical and ethical frame work, (i.e. Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy) to patients across multiple developmental stages and within an outpatient or acute care setting.
  • Demonstrate the ability to complete a clinical interview and review information with patients and family members.
  • Demonstrates the ability to understand the goals and policy of the EAP department.
  • Demonstrate the ability to collaborate clinically with staff within various roles.
  • Demonstrate the willingness and ability to actively participate in helping achieve the objectives of the department; able to work independently as well as with a team.
  • Demonstrated the ability to complete all required trainings and/or certifications and attend all required meetings.
  • Demonstrate the ability to be flexible with changing priorities; able to tolerate high stress situations / mental demands and make decisions that are ethically and legally sound.

  Qualifications:

  Education/Skills:

  Master's degree in social work, psychology or counseling from an accredited school required.

  Work Experience:

  A minimum of two years experience in the mental health field required.

  Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

  • Licensed to practice in MS as indicated by educational specialty (LPC, LMFT, LCSW)

  Mental Demands:

  Must have a high energy level and be capable of handling high pressure situations. Must have

  ability to perform repetitive tasks, cooperate with others, take orders, follow directions and

  demonstrate leadership and initiative in providing services. Ability to provide leadership for

  patients and staff

• About the company

  Forrest General is the flagship hospital of Forrest Health which continues to expand and provide healthcare services to 19 counties across Mississippi and beyond with our network of Hospitals.

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