Psychiatric Clinician

Responsibilities

1. Participates in patient assessment prior to and upon completion of treatment.
2. Affords and documents patient status/progress at appropriate intervals in compliance with policy.
3. Shares significant assessment and treatment information with other team members through appropriate, timely and clear communication.
4. Collaborates with primary care practice Physicians, Medical Assistants and Nurses in the various treatment and practice settings.
5. Provides appropriate patient psychotherapy to patients on the basis of an interdisciplinary plan.
6. Participates in the formulation and implementation of an individualized interdisciplinary treatment plan based on a thorough assessment of the patient's problems and needs.
7. Conducts psycho-diagnostic and disposition intake/screening and crisis evaluations of patients.
8. Assists psychiatric medical staff in monitoring the use, effectiveness, and side-effects of psychiatric medications.
9. Demonstrates basic clinical and technical skills according to established standards of practice.
10. Documents all significant interventions in appropriate records including the electronic medical record.
11. Actively participates in patient and family/significant other(s) education.
12. Demonstrates an ability to establish and maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients.
13. Effectively manages crisis/situations/routine treatment interactions with due respect for patient rights, legal/ethical obligations, and the therapeutic goals of any interventions used.
14. Conducts and documents regular reviews of treatment effectiveness/patient progress.
15. Conducts and/or reviews psychosocial assessments.
16. Provides clinical supervision for social work and other interns as needed.
17. Contacts mental health agencies and refers patients for case management, residential and community based step-down brief care services.
18. Contacts treatment providers involved in patient care and obtains collateral data as well as supplies information on patient care as needed.
19. Assists with crisis coverage of the emergency room when needed.
20. Assists with the Direct Admission Screening process.
21. Mets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in the performance review.
22. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department/unit.

Qualifications

• Education: M.S.W., M.A., M.S., or M. Ed.
• Experience: Two (2) years experience in behavioral health.
• Licensure: Licensed as one of the following: LCSW, LPC, LMFT.
• CPR Certification: Recommended.