Outpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health
Outpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health
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Job Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological emotional or substance abuse problems.
Displays active involvement in treatment planning process.
Provides family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
Actively communicates with clients families and outside referral sources. Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patients treatment.
Works well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians utilization review and nursing staff members. Demonstrates active communication with team members.
Effectively communicates to UR on treatment and LOS issues.
Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely accurate and complete manner.
Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills. Acts as member of team with crisis situation occurs assisting others to ensure patient safety.
Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills. Assists care coordination department as requested.
Completes all documentation thoroughly timely and in accordance with hospital standards.
Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality. Completes releases appropriately. Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations including TJC Medicaid and state and federal laws.
Displays active involvement in the discharge transition and after-care planning treatment processes
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education: Masters degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure required.
Experience: Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
License: Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines.
Additional Requirements: CPR and CPI certified within 30 days of employment. May be required to work flexible hours.
Employment Type
Full-Time
