BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST

About the role

The therapist functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide treatment, both in group and individually, with the primary purpose of facilitating the development of skills and competencies necessary for the patient's successful community adjustment.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments.
• Interviews patients/families/significant others at time of initial presentation to complete psychosocial history and assessment.
• Documents clinical activities within established time frames according to department, hospital and regulatory agency standards.
• Affords assistance to the Department's compliance with state, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.
• Participates in preparation for inspections, surveys and audits.
• Participates in ongoing unit Performance Improvement Activities.
• Communicates effectively with patients/peers/families/treatment team.
• Returns patient/family phone calls and documents.
• Provides peer/treatment team consultation when asked.
• Utilizes computer as required for E-mail, scheduling, authorizations, insurance tracking, etc.
• Provides and participates in Educational Activities.
• Provides and documents patient/family education.
• Participates in staff education both as participant and presenter.
• Makes recommendations for staff development.
• Serves on Hospital committees and participates in other related projects as directed.
• Complies with requirements for credentialed status as required.
• Completes timely credentialing/re-credentialing.
• Maintains active licensure.
• Completes C.E.U.'s required for continued licensure.
• Delivers presentations to other agencies and groups pertaining to the services provided by the PHP.
• Serves on hospital committees and participates in other related projects as directed.
• Orders program supplies, maintains inventory of supplies.
• Orients, assigns and supervises volunteers used in the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specialty Functions

• Participates as a multidisciplinary team member.
• Develops individualized treatment plans.
• Shares clinical input with peers.
• Provides input in the development of overall program planning and policy development.
• Implements individual treatment plans.
• Conducts psychoeducational, verbal and creative/expressive groups.
• Records patient's understanding and level of participation.
• Functions as a primary therapist.
• Utilizes major treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, and insight oriented therapy.
• Documents patient's understanding, level of participation and response to therapeutic modalities.
• Maintains clinical records in accordance with the policies of Excela Health and all other accrediting and licensing agencies.
• Participates in periodic chart audits.
• Maintains record of authorization and reauthorization for service by managed care entities.
• Regularly interfaces with psychiatrist.
• Provides summaries of patient's progress and response to treatment.
• Develops discharge strategies and plan for follow-up treatment.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources.
• Collaborates with social workers to link inpatients appropriate for the PHP.
• Presents in group format on inpatient, programs about the PHP.
• Collaborates with social workers to link inpatients appropriate for the PHP.
• Explains treatment philosophy and areas of patient responsibility.
• Affords assistance in making insurance, transportation or other arrangements supportive of program participation.
• Utilizes agencies and community-based services as necessary.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related Human Service degree.
• One (1) or more years’ experience in clinical setting or equivalent work-related experience.
• At least one (1) years’ experience in the provision of psychiatric rehabilitative services to seriously and persistently ill adults.
• One (1) or more years prior experience in provision of individual and group psychotherapy in a clinical setting/or equivalent work-related experience.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Knowledge of Payor/Insurance Benefits.
• Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
• Creativity in treatment in various settings including inpatient, skilled nursing and outpatient clinics.
• Ability to transition smoothly between various treatment settings.
• Ability to understand and react effectively to the unique needs of the population served.

Qualifications

• License, Certification & Clearances:
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
  • Professional Licensure (LCSW, LSW, LPC, LMFT or licensed psychologist).
  • Act 33 with renewal.
  • Act 34 with renewal.
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Benefits

Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Days and hours are subject to change.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Rotates All Shifts.