Lead Therapist

About the role

The Lead Therapist is responsible for promoting teamwork, assisting, and being a resource to the multidisciplinary team for patient care. They work directly with behavior specialists and therapists to train, coach, provide consultation and support to assigned staff. They have oversight of development, coordination, and facilitation of social services provided to patients and their families. They collaborate with and support the site operational and clinical leadership team. They provide direct patient care and social services as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the site leadership team to provide oversight and resources for clinical staff.
• Oversee and assure effective planning and patient care from admission to discharge is performed in a timely manner by staff.
• Ensure all staff scheduling and coverage needs are met.
• Collaborate with the Director/Manager of Operations to establish goals that are consistent with the job description duties, program requirements, and mission of the system.
• Evaluate and report to the Director/Manager of Operations.
• Participate in staff evaluations.
• Promote a team environment by example and by participating in workload completion and accepting patient assignments.
• Involves the Director/Manager of Operations when any employee-related issues arise.
• Aid employees in professional growth.
• Participate in department and multidisciplinary meetings and provide timely communication and problem resolution.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of organized, regular oversight of staff.
• Follow cases to provide feedback for the improvement of the quality of care delivered by staff.
• Provide supervision to new staff and student interns.
• Supervision will be tracked and logged to identify content of supervision and focused goals for improvement.
• Provide patient care:
• Accept patient assignment and requests for coverage.
• Provide effective group, individual, and/or family therapy as necessary.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staffing by being prepared to discuss each patient’s progress.
• Conduct medical record audits to identify deficiencies, improve quality of care and consistency.
• Ensure all deficiencies in medical record documentation, assessments and required forms are resolved immediately.
• Complete audit of 20% of charts based on daily census for all programs.
• Record results of audited records and make recommendations of error or quality trends to be improved.
• Provide feedback, education and observations to the staff member, Director/Manager of Operations, and Clinical Director/Supervisor.
• Aid in the recruitment process.
• Aid in conducting interviews that are comprehensive, fair, and lead to a timely recruitment decision.
• Participate in the System’s marketing/outreach activities.
• Interact with the Outreach Representative for the corresponding location to communicate customer-related issues as directed; participate in the customer feedback process, when necessary.
• In collaboration with Director/Manager of Operations and Outreach Representative, participate in outreach visits, educational talks, or other community events.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in health care and at least two (2) years in a psychiatric setting, preferred.
• Full, independent licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent in state practicing, i.e. LPCC, LMHC.
• If working in a program requiring substance use credentialing, A SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC is preferred in WI.
• Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention and techniques for all age groups, as well as the dynamics of human growth and behavior.
• Full-time, independent certification in American Red Cross Professional Rescue is required within thirty (30) days of date of hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required.
• Formal training in the management of the aggressive patient (NCI) is required within sixty (60) days of date of hire. Annual re-certification is required.
• Attend all mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position.
• Be responsible for all educational requirements and related obligations pertaining to the license of the program/unit license regulatory requirements governing the program(s).

Qualifications

• Education/Training Requirements: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in health care and at least two (2) years in a psychiatric setting, preferred.
• Licensure: Full, independent licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent in state practicing, i.e. LPCC, LMHC.
• Skill Requirements: Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention and techniques for all age groups, as well as the dynamics of human growth and behavior.
• Other Requirements: Full-time, independent certification in American Red Cross Professional Rescue is required within thirty (30) days of date of hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required. Formal training in the management of the aggressive patient (NCI) is required within sixty (60) days of date of hire. Annual re-certification is required.

Skills

• Ability to influence departments within Rogers and provide leadership guidance.
• Ability to evaluate employees objectively and provide employees with periodic coaching and feedback.
• Ability to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, solutions focused manner.
• Ability to maintain an understanding of any variance and its impact on the department budget.
• Ability to educate new staff regarding regulations or requirements of those functions that relate to their areas or departments, as directed.
• Ability to participate in Roger’s committees, performance improvement team meetings, and team projects, as directed.
• Ability to demonstrate punctuality and preparedness.
• Ability to communicate with all individuals in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to attempt to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner, with a focus on solution.
• Ability to project a professional image by wearing appropriate, professional attire.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee share program.
• Life/disability insurance.
• Flex spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health and wellness program.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible to accommodate the needs of the patient population and the organization.