Program Therapist - Intensive Outpatient Program (OCD)

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Program Manager and the general supervision of the Program Unit Chief, evaluates, diagnoses and treats a wide range of psychosocial problems, applying individual and group cognitive-behavioral interventions in order to assist patients and their families in the resolution of personal and environmental problems, attributable to psychiatric issues which prevents them from achieving their highest level of psychosocial functioning. Demonstrates ethical and collaborative behavior to ensure quality of care and promote positive department and program relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities

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Completes Initial Psychiatric and Behavioral evaluations as assigned by the Program Manager.

Completes biopsychosocial evaluations: obtaining relevant history, psychosocial stressors, initial working/treatment diagnosis and formulation as assigned by the IOP Program Manager.

Develops individualized behavioral treatment plans.

Provides evidence-based cognitive-behavioral interventions.

Provides daily exposure-based group CBT in the IOP.

Conducts family consultation sessions.

Monitors the course of treatment and clinical progress of patients in the IOP.

Leads and co-leads exposure-based cognitive behavioral aftercare groups.

Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning to effectively meet the unique treatment needs of the patients.

Updates attending physicians and psychologists of the patients’ level of acuity - giving special attention to management of potential emergencies (e.g. suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, risk to minors or elders).

Advocates for the patient’s needs within the department and with outside agencies.

Provides consultation to IP and PHP develop/maintain continuity of care.

Provides community outreach and assists with triaging referrals to programs.

Requirements:

Education

: Master’s Degree or above.

Licensure

: License required. Independent license preferred

Training and Experience

: Experience in a psychiatric setting is required. Training and experience in delivering exposure-based CBT is necessary- particularly with specialty areas (OCD, anxiety, hoarding) or completing continuing education/in-services in that area will be required. Experienced in providing group and individual psychotherapy required.

Special Qualifications

: Interest and commitment in the programs at Butler Hospital and the Dept of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown.

Care New England Health System (CNE)and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

EEOC Statement:Care New Englandis an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.