PT Clinician

Job Description

Works closely with the clinical and wellness coordinator to ensure that PHQ9 screenings are completed and re-assess for connection to care as needed. (in-person) 

Continues open communication between supervisor; direct care staff members; family members; guardians; collateral individuals regarding the individual’s status/progress, Clinical oversight of the clinical and wellness coordinator. 

Provides a tentative schedule to supervisor of appointments and reports weekly on crisis intervention and behavioral sessions. Create a service plan to be implemented with members who are in clinical mental health care.

Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as well as other pertinent meetings/appointments to ensure all team members are continuing open communication of the individual’s progress

Completes monthly/quarterly progress notes as well as attend monthly/quarterly/MHI meetings with funder for professional development and coaching and with the director and Clinical and Wellness Coordinator to discuss individual’s progress

Conducts training/in-service trainings, annually, and as needed to ensure staff and other team members are competent on the implementation of the program plan and/or documentation sheets

Provides follow-up and reports observations for continued support for the individual’s or family needs.

Have effective record keeping (i.e., monthly/quarterly notes; in-service training; contact information; program plans; etc.) to ensure information is readily available to interested parties (i.e., management; surveyor; etc.)

Assists in developing procedures for training materials for staff serving members for the purpose of enhancing programs for individuals and ensuring that program operations follow established guidelines.

Continued education on behaviorally based interventions & techniques to stay competitive in the field.

Follow-up and PHQ9 initial assessment and re-assessment as needed for members who score 10 or higher. Include setting a safety plan with members who are high risk or reporting a history of self-harm.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning within the work unit.

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