Psychotherapist

About the role

Eventus WholeHealth delivers an integrated model of care to adults who reside in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities through a network of healthcare providers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), you will provide recovery-oriented rehabilitation services in group or individual settings. You will care for individuals in long-term care settings, addressing a wide range of problems from anxiety and depression to severe and persistent mental illness to issues around death and dying. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will make a significant difference in the quality of life for these residents.

Responsibilities

• Assess each resident with a valid consent to determine individual needs.
• Develop and follow a treatment plan to meet each resident’s needs and ensure that all treatment provided is medically necessary.
• Perform written or verbal consultation with clients' primary care physician, family, facility staff, and Eventus WholeHealth support staff as needed.
• Document treatment plans, psychotherapy sessions, and treatment plan updates according to Eventus WholeHealth’s procedures and policies. Provide the facility with written documentation within 48 hours of service for inclusion in the patient’s facility medical record.
• Meet with Resident Care Coordinator or other designated staff upon arrival to and departure from the facility to review current facility care needs and communicate findings or concerns.
• Establish and maintain open and positive communications with facility staff and administration. Provide verbal and/or written instruction or feedback regarding treatment plans and other pertinent caregiver information.
• Adhere to Eventus WholeHealth standards, policies, and procedures, as well as all legal and regulatory agencies' rules and guidelines and professional ethical standards.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times and maintain patient confidentiality, including appropriate use of cell phone, email, text messaging, patient records, and EMR. Abide by and be knowledgeable of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Consult with the clinical supervisor when facing unfamiliar resident, family, or facility requests or recommendations regarding the care of a resident.

Requirements

• For Psychologists: Doctoral degree from an accredited educational institution and a current license as a doctoral-level Psychologist and Health Services Provider issued by the state in which you will practice.
• For Therapists: Master’s degree in social work and a current license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state in which you will practice.

Knowledge

• Assessment techniques, psychotherapy techniques, population-specific interventions, and delivering care following treatment plans.
• Use of a variety of diagnostic tools and techniques, including the current edition of the DSM.
• Rules and regulations of bodies governing psychotherapy practice.
• Organization’s policies and procedures.

Skills

• Gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, behavioral, and emotional patient data.
• Accurately evaluating patient problems and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Abilities

• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.
• Evaluate and make recommendations for continuous quality improvement.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information.

About Eventus WholeHealth

Eventus WholeHealth was founded in 2014 to provide physician-led healthcare services for residents and patients of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Our comprehensive, evidence-based model integrates a wide range of specialties, including physicians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychotherapists, podiatrists, optometrists, audiologists, and support staff. Our differentiated approach empowers facilities to reach their goals and ensures better patient outcomes.