Onboarding new behavioral health therapist
Pre-employment requirements
- Provide the candidate with the necessary forms to authorize a background check
- Submit the forms to the designated background check provider
- Review the results of the background check
- Schedule a drug screening appointment for the candidate
- Ensure the candidate knows what to bring to the appointment
- Review the results of the drug screening
- Request a list of references from the candidate
- Contact each reference to ask about the candidate's work performance
- Document the feedback received from each reference
- Request copies of the candidate's licenses and certifications
- Verify the authenticity of the licenses and certifications with the issuing organizations
- Document the verified licenses and certifications
Administrative tasks
- Provide new hire with all necessary paperwork to fill out
- Collect completed paperwork and file accordingly
- Create email account with appropriate permissions
- Set up computer login credentials
- Take photo or provide instructions for badge creation
- Distribute badge once created
- Provide new hire with a copy of the employee handbook
- Schedule a meeting to review and answer any questions
- Have new hire sign acknowledgment of receipt
- Provide new hire with confidentiality agreements to review
- Schedule a meeting to review and answer any questions
- Have new hire sign agreements
Training and orientation
- Check calendar for scheduled orientation session
- Arrive early to sign in and get materials
- Participate in introductions and icebreakers
- Read employee handbook thoroughly
- Ask questions for clarification
- Sign acknowledgement form
- Access online HIPAA training module
- Review material and take quizzes
- Submit completion certificate to HR
- Attend scheduled training session
- Participate in discussions and activities
- Understand importance of cultural competence in therapy
Job-specific training
- Observe experienced therapist in client sessions
- Ask questions and take notes on therapist techniques
- Discuss observations with supervisor for feedback
- Learn how to navigate the system
- Review client files and treatment plans
- Practice documenting session notes in the system
- Participate in group or individual supervision sessions
- Discuss challenging cases and receive guidance
- Collaborate with supervisor on treatment planning
- Identify relevant courses for professional development
- Track completion and submit certificates to HR
- Apply new knowledge and skills to client sessions
Client care responsibilities
- Schedule a meeting with your supervisor to review your caseload
- Discuss any concerns or questions you have about your clients
- Collaborate with your supervisor to develop a plan for managing your caseload
- Contact new clients to schedule their initial appointments
- Ensure appointments are scheduled in a timely manner
- Provide clients with all necessary information for their first appointment
- Conduct thorough assessments with each client
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings
- Review treatment plans with clients and obtain their input and consent
- Record detailed progress notes after each client session
- Include information on client's goals, progress, and any interventions used
- Ensure all documentation is accurate, timely, and meets legal and ethical standards
Professional development
- Regularly attend scheduled team meetings to stay informed about current projects and initiatives.
- Offer insights and share knowledge with team members during meetings.
- Actively engage in peer consultation groups to discuss challenging cases and share strategies for improvement.
- Provide support and receive feedback from peers in a confidential setting.
- Research and identify relevant training opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Attend workshops, seminars, or online courses to further professional development.
- Subscribe to professional journals or newsletters to stay informed about current research and trends.
- Attend webinars or lectures by experts in the field to learn about new approaches or techniques.
- Register for conferences or workshops that focus on behavioral health topics.
- Network with other professionals and exchange ideas and experiences at these events.
- Research and join professional organizations that are relevant to the behavioral health field.
- Participate in networking events, conferences, and committees offered by these organizations.
- Research advanced certifications or specializations that align with career goals.
- Complete the necessary training and requirements to obtain these credentials.
- Arrange regular supervision or mentorship sessions with experienced professionals.
- Seek feedback, guidance, and support to enhance clinical skills and decision-making.
- Identify research projects or publication opportunities with colleagues in the field.
- Contribute to writing, data analysis, or presentation of research findings.
- Track continuing education requirements for maintaining licensure or certification.
- Enroll in courses or training programs that meet these requirements.
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