Clinical Therapist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knows understands incorporates anddemonstratesthe Trinity Health Mission Vision and Values in behaviors practices and decisions.

Undertake primary counselor/clinician responsibilities for designated patients including:

• Establish a positive trusting rapport with patients and/or families.

• Conduct thorough bio-psycho-social assessments.

• Provide individual group and/or family counseling and educational sessions for both patients and family members.

• Monitor participation and progress in the program toensurethe planned provision of services.

• Prepare andmaintainelectronic patient records consistent with rules and regulations.

• Assure compliance with all regulatory rules and regulations including HIPAA 42 C.F.R IDPH Joint Commission etc.

• Consultconferand coordinate with members of the multi-disciplinary team for psychiatric services including the psychiatrists nurses case managers social workers etc.

• Create implement andmonitorindividual patient treatment plans according to needs and circumstances while revising/updating them asappropriate.

• Coordinate with area agencies and resources to offer holistic care for patients while minimizing potentialbarriersreferringpatients when necessary.

• Demonstrate patience compassion and motivation in a high-energy and demanding environment.

MISSION STATEMENT AND CORE VALUES

Mission Statement:WeMercyOneTrinity Health serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Core Values:

• Reverence:We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.

• Commitment to Those who are Poor:We stand with and serve those who are poor especially those most vulnerable.

• Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing safe environment for all.

• Justice:We fosterrelationships to promote the common good including sustainability of Earth.

• Stewardship:We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the humanfinancialand natural resources entrusted to our care.

• Integrity:We are faithful to those we say we are.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Masters Degree: LMHCorLISWpreferred will consider LMSW(Supervision available).

Field of Study: Social Workor Psychology

Licenses/Registration: Licensure inthe state of Iowa

• Excellent communication listening and writing skills.

• Solid understanding of behavioral health disorders and symptoms in the DSM 5.

• Mustpossessa personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy mission vision goals and values of Trinity Health.

Consistent with the Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Standards the Psychiatric Unit Therapist is a member of the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center multi-disciplinary treatment team and is accountable for the delivery of holistic compassionate individualized and effective care demonstrated using the core functions of practice associated in a clinical role.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

• Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Centers Model of Caring and Trinity Healths Code of Conduct fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Centers Mission and Values.

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal State and local laws and regulations Trinity Healths Organizational Integrity Program Standards of Conduct as well as other policies and proceduresin order toensure adherence in a manner that reflects honestethicaland professional behavior.

• Maintains a professional collaborative work environment to foster a positive publicimage for MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.

• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulationspertaining topatient healthsafetyand medical.

• Practice within the legal scope of a professional counselor as outlined by theIowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Professional Licensureandretainaccountability for ones own counseling practice.

• Utilize research andevidence-based practice standards in the delivery of patient care.

• Continuously seek out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.

• Support andparticipatein shared leadership and interdisciplinary decision-making.

• Demonstrate ethical conduct and practice consistent with theAmerican Counselor Association (ACA) or National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.