Therapist

Responsibilities

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Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Weekend PRN Clinician/Therapist is responsible for providing high-quality behavioral health and clinical services to patients on weekends. This position conducts psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, facilitates individual, group. Completes clinical documentation, participates in crisis intervention, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure quality patient care and continuity of services.

This is an as-needed (PRN) position requiring availability every other weekend, including Saturdays and Sundays, with opportunities for additional coverage during holidays or staffing shortages.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.

Experience:   Requires a minimum of one-three (1-3) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills. Combination of education, licensure and experience and/or student internship hours may be considered.

License:   Must possess a state licensure: LCSW / LCSW-A, LCMHC / LCMHC-A, LMFT / LMFT-A

Other state-approved behavioral health licensure

Additional Requirements: CPR and CPI or HWC training must be completed prior to beginning work.  Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire.  May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE CATEGORIZED UNDER THE JOINT COMMISSION STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE.   THIS POSITION WILL BE EVALUATED BASED UPON SOCIAL SERVICES PRACTICE/COMPETENCIES, AS WELL AS THERAPEUTIC PRACTICES COMPETENCIES AS LISTED BELOW.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and risk evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy services ( as indicated).
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups and therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and document treatment outcomes.
• Conduct discharge planning and coordinate aftercare services as needed.
• Complete crisis assessments and provide intervention for patients experiencing behavioral health emergencies.

Documentation

• Complete all clinical documentation within established timeframes.
• Maintain accurate and timely progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Ensure compliance with facility, state, federal, and accreditation standards.

Collaboration

• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Communicate effectively with nursing, medical staff, case management, and leadership.
• Provide clinical recommendations regarding patient care and treatment needs.
• Coordinate referrals and community resource connections.

Compliance and Quality

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Adhere to all facility policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and chart audits as requested.
• Maintain professional licensure and continuing education requirements.

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrate a professional attitude and supports the objectives of the facility’s business development/marketing and guest relations philosophy through internal and external communications and interactions with all levels of staff, patients, family members, guests, community and referral sources.

Discharge Planning Function

• Complete continuing care plan to address follow-up appointments within 7 days, primary diagnosis, reason for hospitalization and information provided to next level of care.
• Complete Wellness Checks within 72 hours of discharge of patient and contact made with patient to extend to 14 days. Expected goal of 80 percent within 72 hours.
• Complete Patient Satisfaction Survey 100 percent at discharge. Primary Therapist will forward all surveys to Supervisor in timely manner.

Specific Standards for the Care of Child Patients Ages 5 through 11

• Maintain knowledge of the Child Program rules, protocols and handbooks guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of children’s stages of development and seek guidance from the nurse in charge when questions about the norms for behavior related to child development arise.
• Assess patients for behaviors consistent with the developmental stages and make note of any deviations in behavior.
• Recognize acting out behavior of child specific age group and set appropriate limits in clear, concise, behavioral and non-judgmental terms based on the age of the patient.
• Demonstrate an awareness of learning disabilities and translates treatment/program expectations to the learning-disabled child.

• Relate to child patients in an age-appropriate manner.
• Utilize seclusion and restraint procedures with an understanding of the need for modification in regard to smaller body sizes of children, abandonment issues and the history of physical and/or sexual abuse issue.
• Act as a resource to other staff regarding the Child Patient Programs.

Specific Standards for the Care of Adolescent Patients Ages 12 through 18

• Maintain knowledge of the Adolescent Program rules, protocols and handbooks guidelines.
• Assess patients for behaviors consistent with the developmental stages and makes note of any deviations in behavior.
• Recognize acting out behavior of adolescent specific age group and set appropriate limits in clear, concise, behavioral and non-judgmental terms based on the age of the patient.
• Demonstrate an awareness of learning disabilities and translates treatment/program expectations to the learning-disabled adolescent.
• Relate to adolescent patients in an appropriate age manner.
• Utilize seclusion and restraint procedures with an understanding of the need for modification in regard to smaller body sizes of adolescents, abandonment issues and the history of physical and/or sexual abuse issue.
• Act as a resource to other staff regarding the Adolescent Patient Programs.

Specific Standards for the Care of Adult Patients Ages 19 through 64

• Gather information from the patient, family and interdisciplinary team and use judgements based on knowledge of adult behaviors in treatment planning and interventions.
• Recognize behaviors and set appropriate limits in clear, concise, behaviors and non-judgmental terms.
• Utilize seclusion/restraint procedures applicable to adult body size and history of violent or emotional behaviors.
• Maintain current knowledge of the Adult Program rules, protocols and handbook guidelines.
• Utilize theoretical concepts to guide the effective practice of adult care within Specific Standards of Care for this age group.

Specific Standards for the Care of Geriatric Patients Ages 65 and older

• Maintain a knowledge of the developmental tasks and sociological theories of aging.
• Utilize theoretical concepts to guide the effective practice of gerontological health care

          and behavioral care.

• Gather the appropriate information from the patient, family and interdisciplinary team and use therapeutic judgements based on knowledge of gerontological health/behavioral care practices to develop a comprehensive plan of care.
• Utilize interventions based on gerontological theory to restore patient’s functional capabilities and to prevent complications and excess disability.
• Maintain a complete knowledge of treatments, medications and side effects of such in the geriatric age group.

Specific Standards for the Care of Chemically Dependent Patients

• Assesses patient needs as related to chemical dependency and document the plan of care from the admission through discharge.
• Collaborate with other chemical dependency staff professionals in planning for discharge and follow-up care.
• Maintain an awareness of how personal issues relating the co-dependency can impact work performance/relationships.
• Recognize and establish limits on medication-seeking behaviors.

Schedule

• PRN/As Needed
• Weekend coverage required:
• Saturday
• Sunday
• Typical shift: 8 hours depending on census and facility needs
• Holiday coverage opportunities available

Additional Standards

• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
• Attend all mandatory facility in services and staff development activities as scheduled.
• Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
• Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.

Note:  The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS.  THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND MENTAL ABILITIES  REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

• Knowledge of family and group therapy techniques.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention procedures.
• Knowledge of strong clinical assessment skills.
• Knowledge of therapeutic planning and techniques.
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to use good judgement and to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
• Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet corporate deadlines.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPECIAL DEMANDS

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES HOW AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION CURRENTLY PERFORMS THE FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.  MODIFICATIONS TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS JOB MAY BE PERFORMED WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
• Ability to respond quickly to behavioral health emergencies.
• Ability to utilize office equipment and electronic medical records systems.