Behavioral Health Therapist PLMHP - Full time - Days

About the role

Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the people we employ. Our culture, known as The Meaning of Care, sets us apart by helping families grow, delivering difficult diagnoses with compassion, going above and beyond for patient needs, and celebrating personal health challenges.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment where all employees are valued. Employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Responsibilities

• Treatment and Therapeutic Services (with Appropriate Supervision)
• Completes psychosocial assessments
• Facilitates family therapy, group therapy, and individual therapy as indicated
• Develops, implements, and reviews treatment plans with appropriate supervision
• Provides therapy services and care coordination to individuals and their families across the spectrum of mental health conditions with appropriate supervision
• Documents patient’s group participation, individual and/or family therapy on day of occurrence in medical record
• Maintains confidentiality of records relating to protected health information
• Develops lectures and special focus topics for program enhancement as requested
• Participates in in-service training and team meetings
• Works together with other departments when needed for program development or other issues related to Behavioral Health
• Orients new staff members to therapist role within Behavioral Health
• Keeps Director of Behavioral Health informed of patient needs and community issues
• Pursues continuing age-related competency per patient population
• Represents the Behavioral Health Service Line in a positive manner in the clinic and within the community
• Attends and participates in continuing education and staff development activities required and/or necessary for own continued growth and professional development
• Maintains an accurate record of in-service/staff development attendance
• Overall work performance is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the performance improvement standards for the department
• Participates in department performance improvement program and projects
• Business Acumen: Is vigilant to day-to-day business fluctuations and responds promptly to re-prioritized assignments to fit the need
• Performs routine assignments independently
• Sets priorities for using time to the best advantage
• Performs unusual or non-routine duties as directed
• Advise appropriate personnel (i.e., Supervisor) of situations requiring administrative, medical or technical expertise and follow-up
• Manages time effectively. Completes all assignments within the allotted time frame
• Physical Requirements: Continuously stand, walk or lift, handle, carry material or equipment of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds)
• Environmental: Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise
• Hazards: OSHA Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree with a mental health therapy focus from a regionally accredited program of higher education and includes graduate course work in specific areas required. Master's degree (MSW) in Social Work preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Provisional licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) required. Provisional or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (PLADC/LADC) preferred. Master Social Worker (MSW) license preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in clinical therapeutic environment or other relevant experience.

Skills

• Ability to effectively plan and implement therapeutic interventions in a multi-disciplinary setting with appropriate supervision
• Skilled in the use of personal computer and standard software (Microsoft and office equipment)
• Knowledge of the mental health needs of pediatric, adult, geriatric populations, and drug and alcohol treatment
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, physicians, patients, and community resource representatives

About the company

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.