Role of a Therapist in the Health Care Team

The arrangement of health care service delivery is such that patients receive treatment from a team comprising interdisciplinary professionals (Behm & Gray, 2011). Therefore, a therapist is an important member of a team that includes physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, nutritionists, and other specialized professionals. In relation to mental health service, the therapist works closely with psychiatrists and psychologists to discuss and address issues of concern to the client including medications, medication compliance, side effects, and other important aspects.