Program Therapist Per Diem PHPs/IOPs

About the Role

Under direct supervision of the Program Manager/Director and clinical leads, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats a wide range of psychological symptoms. Applies individual and group evidence-based interventions to assist patients and their families in managing symptoms in a healthy way to improve overall functioning.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial psychiatric evaluations, including obtaining current symptoms, relevant history, psychosocial stressors, initial working/treatment diagnosis, and formulation as assigned by leadership.
• Develops individualized treatment plans specific to each patient.
• Provides individual and group therapy using evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Facilitates psychotherapy and psychoeducation/skill groups per schedule and leadership request.
• Collaborates with family and conducts family meetings as needed/indicated.
• Actively monitors the course of treatment and clinical progress of patients.
• Works with social service clinician to ensure clinical documentation supports utilization review needs.
• Remains fluent with available community resources to make recommendations regarding specific patient aftercare needs.
• Collaborates with outpatient providers to gather their perspective and share patient formulations.
• Provides follow-up recommendations to support post-discharge continued improvement, including documenting a clear and concise treatment course at the end of a patient’s stay.
• Maintains the privacy of patients and holds in confidence all information obtained in the course of professional service.
• Participates in evidence-based quantitative monitoring of symptoms and progress with hospital-selected tools of measurement.
• Participates in quality assurance projects for the program as assigned by leadership.
• Provides training and supervision for students in assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, and participates in student evaluations as required.
• Updates attending physicians on patients’ level of acuity, with special attention to management of risk factors and emergencies.
• Advocates for the patient’s needs within the department and with outside agencies as needed.
• Documents initial evaluations, individual therapy notes, group therapy notes, treatment plans, outcome monitoring, discharge summaries, and other required notes in accordance with hospital standards and time-of-entry requirements.
• Attends all staff meetings and unit huddles as directed by leadership.
• Maintains computer skills necessary to complete all work.
• Works with unit leadership to ensure the environment of care remains safe and in line with Joint Commission standards.
• Completes all Healthstream training modules assigned by the due date.
• Keeps independent licensure in good standing.
• Attends any trainings designated necessary to work as a therapist in the hospital.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or above and independent license required (or actively working toward one). Addictions LCDP without a Master’s is permissible. Active and qualified students considered if experience and skill level permits.
• Experience in a psychiatric setting is required.
• Training and experience in individual and group therapy required.
• Experience in delivering CBT/DBT/ACT framework preferred; experience in specialty areas (Addictions, OCD, LGBTQ, Trauma, Adolescent, Young Adult, etc.) preferred depending on program placement.
• Continuing education/in-services in specialty areas will be required.
• Experience in risk assessment preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have an interest and commitment to the programs at Butler Hospital and the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown.
• Must be able to tolerate the stress of multiple demands in a fast-paced environment and work with multidisciplinary staff and an acute patient population.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in important discussions about health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.