THERAPIST

About the role

Rivendell is a 149 inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Bowling Green, KY. The position involves coordinating treatment planning, discharge planning, individual and family therapy for assigned patients, and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, family and group therapy to a caseload of patients assigned by the Director of Clinical Services.
• Develops a comprehensive aftercare plan reflecting the specific problems of the patient and the availability of resources to them.
• Participates in treatment team meetings by contributing to the multidisciplinary team, writing and updating treatment plans, and revising treatment plans based on progress with patient and their family.
• Administers and/or completes Psychosocial Assessments and/or Psychological evaluations as is commensurate with professional certification/licensure.
• Documents all services provided including discharge summary, in the patient record.
• Maintains ongoing contact with referral sources and family members to keep them abreast of patients’ progress.
• Participates in committee and professional meetings necessary to the future of the hospital.
• Affirms consistency in dealing in a tactful and harmonious fashion with staff, patients, the public, and adheres to and follows all hospital policies and procedures as defined by the CEO.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, families, and the hospital to ensure the rights of the patients and family are respected and protected while maintaining the goals of the hospital.
• Acts as a resource for unit staff members and Program Therapists to inservice, train, and provide guidance with regard to patient care.
• Consults with Program Director regarding issues of programming and scheduling of patient activities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or related field from an accredited university or a CADC.
• Certification by the respective Commonwealth of Kentucky Professional Board.
• Licensure is preferred.
• Preferred experience in adult chemical dependency therapy.
• Two years in psychiatry is preferred.
• A thorough knowledge of emotional disturbances, current DSM diagnosis, and a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches is required.
• Intervention techniques in working with families and patients as well as regulatory requirements and Kentucky laws.