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Psychotherapist Job Description Sample Template

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Psychotherapist

This free Psychotherapist job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced Psychotherapist to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.

Psychotherapist Job Summary

We are looking for a Psychotherapist to help our clients overcome their mental health issues. In this position, you will utilize non-pharmaceutical treatments to help your patients identify, address, and manage their unique challenges. These problems may range from depression to addiction to personality disorders, so you should have experience handling a wide variety of mental health conditions. Our ideal applicant has a doctorate in clinical psychology and state licensure, but we are willing to work with applicants holding a master's degree if they have significant experience. You must be empathetic and have excellent listening and communication skills.

Psychotherapist Duties and Responsibilities

  • Meet with new patients and assess their mental health state
  • Develop a treatment plan that addresses these issues
  • Meet with patients regularly to assess their progress and provide treatment
  • Keep a record of each patient
  • Attend conferences to stay up-to-date on evolving issues

Psychotherapist Requirements and Qualifications

  • Master's degree in clinical psychology (required)
  • Doctorate in clinical psychology (preferred)
  • State licensure to practice psychology
  • Strong listening and communication skills
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