Per Diem - Inpatient Therapist

About the role

Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments to document and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus.
• Participates, monitors and documents in the formulation of patient’s treatment plans, including the establishment of treatment goals and objectives.
• Consults with doctors, case managers and nursing staff as needed to provide quality patient care.
• Contacts outpatient treatment providers as needed.
• Conducts individual therapy sessions with patients, family therapy sessions with patients and family members and process-oriented group therapies, as well as conducting educational and other didactic groups as assigned.
• Reports to community and/or state agencies regarding any patient issues as required by law and represents Vista del Mar Hospital in legal proceedings as required.
• Complies with facility safety, infection control and security program.
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
• Performs related duties, as requested.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a related field (counseling, psychology, social work).
• At least 3 years' experience or combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years' experience working with adolescents & adults.
• Demonstrated knowledge of formulating treatment plans.
• Experience with conducting assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues.
• Experience with reporting to community and/or state agencies regarding patient issues.
• Bilingual English to Spanish (Preferred).

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of mental health treatment modalities.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also available.)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)