Lead Therapist
Lead Therapist
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Job Description
Facility Name: TGH Behavioral Health Hospital
Schedule: PRN as needed
Your experience matters
Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Tampa General Hospital. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Program Therapistjoining our team youre embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How youll contribute
A Lead Therapistwho excels in this role:
- Monitors patients for safety. Reports suspicion of drug use or other safety concerns immediately to program manager. Conducts drug screens as necessary with the assistance of the outpatient nurse.
- Conducts individual group and family therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological emotional or substance use problems.
- Demonstrates the ability to actively engage patients in a group setting fostering group discussions and leading the group in a therapeutic manner.
- Actively participates in creating and revising the group programming schedule. Offers tools and resources to conduct group therapy.
- Oversees the appropriateness and timeliness of patient discharge transition and after-care plans.
- Uses evaluative techniques to develop and implements therapeutic treatment.
- Provides family session counseling to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
- Support with vital and UDS capture as needed.
- Actively communicates with clients families and outside referral sources functioning within the scope of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Demonstrates
- proactive communication with those involved with the patients treatment documenting all correspondence held with patients and other stakeholders.
- Displays heavy involvement in treatment planning for patients. Works with patient to achieve treatment plan goals and accurately documents progress. Demonstrates initiative to revise the treatment plan to create new goals for patients if appropriate.
- Ongoing and consistent collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including physicians utilization review and nursing staff members.
- Demonstrates active communication with team members.
- Demonstrates the ability to work with the utilization review department. Ensures communication with UR on length of stay and treatment of patients.
- Creates thorough discharge plans with clients that meets the clients after care needs. Ensures both patient and appropriate family members or referral sources have appropriate paperwork in a timely manner after discharge to ensure continuum of care.
- Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills. Acts as member of team when a crisis occurs assisting others to ensure patient safety.
- Effectively communicates to UR on treatment and LOS issues supporting in UR functions/authorizations/denials as needed and requested.
- Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills. Completes admission assessments and intake paperwork when needed to support the care coordination department. Answers crisis calls when necessary.
- Ensures the appropriate application and understanding of assessment scales (ex: Columbia BASIS-32 CABA etc).
- Assist in creating therapeutic treatment skills and support groups of patients.
- Completes all documentation in a professional and appropriate manner ensuring it is submitted timely.
- Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality. Completes releases appropriately. Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and abides by those standards.
- Actively participate in the therapists discharge planning needs. As directed creates appointments starts follow up care process and completes interfacing with organizations.
- Enacts the code system per company policy and training.
- Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills. Assists care coordination department as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.
- Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
What were looking for
- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or Rehabilitation Counseling or relevant licensure in state of practice.
- Previous experience in a chemical dependency outpatient care with direct experience working with chemical dependency and dual diagnosis patients preferred.
- Current unencumbered clinical licensure in the state applicable to the facility.
- Additional requirements include:
- CPR and CPI certified within 30 days of employment. May be required to work flexible hours.
EEOC Statement
Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospitalis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
