Clinical Program Therapist PRN, Behavioral Health Unit

About the role

A Clinical Program Therapist at Twin County Regional Hospital is responsible for providing psychotherapy and counseling therapies, ensuring accurate patient documentation, and actively communicating with clients, families, and outside referral sources.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychotherapy and counseling therapies including group, individual, and family therapy for patients suffering from psychiatric and substance abuse issues.
• Ensures accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
• Displays active involvement in treatment planning process.
• Provides family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
• Communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources proactively.
• Works well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff members.
• Demonstrates active communication with team members.
• Effectively communicates to Utilization Review (UR) on treatment and Length of Stay (LOS) issues.
• Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
• Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Acts as a member of the team during crisis situations, assisting others to ensure patient safety.
• Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills.
• Assists care coordination department as requested.
• Completes all documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital standards.
• Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality and completes releases appropriately.
• Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws.
• Displays active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment processes.

Requirements

• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines.
• CPR and CPI certified within 30 days of employment.
• May be required to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling.

Skills

• Proactive communication skills.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Thorough knowledge of confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
• Working knowledge of clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws.

Benefits

Twin County Regional Hospital offers a competitive hourly range of $35- $45.

Pay

Hourly range: $35- $45

Schedule

Flexible hours may be required.

Benefits

Details on benefits will be provided upon hire.

Contact

To apply, please visit our careers page or contact us directly.

EEOC Statement: Twin County Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twin County Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.