Inpatient Therapist

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Job description

Sign on bonus

$5000 LSW/CSW

$7500 LPCC/LISW

Also need PRN Therapist

ADOLESCENT Unit

Position Summary:

Responsible for comprehensive assessment of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbances, substance abuse issues or inability to function or maintain in the community. Assists law enforcement, family members and others with the admission process, both voluntary and emergency detentions. Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate. Assigns persons in need of treatment to the appropriate outpatient program and coordinates inpatient admissions through the medical staff. The Therapist is expected to function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the organization's community relations program. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.

Position Responsibilities:

_Clinical / Technical Skills_ (40% of performance review)

Completes psychosocial evaluations on assigned patients/clients in a timely fashion. Displays excellent interviewing, diagnostic and report writing skills.

Interviews patients/clients, family members and others to identify the precipitating event and degree of disruption that the person is suffering.

Assesses the impact of psychosocial stressors in order to minimize the negative, destructive outcome of a crisis experience.

Facilitates the emergency detention process through interview and preparation of appropriate legal documents.

Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient/client, including pediatric, geriatric and the general population.

Conducts therapy sessions with individuals and groups.

Possesses excellent theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and treatment techniques of each type of therapy.

Writes clinical assessments and diagnosis in prescribed manner for the medical record.

Summarizes assessments and links patients/clients to the appropriate level of care.

Participates in weekly treatment planning for each patient/client, works cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, completes progress notes and discharge plans in a timely fashion.

Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with the patient/client, attending physician and other healthcare workers.

Is knowledgeable of facility and community resources. Collaborates with medical staff and community-based agencies regarding evaluation, recommendation and referral disposition.

Possesses knowledge of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) in managing crisis situations with escalated patients/clients.

Documents all patient/client-related interactions.

Completes documentation required for the medical record and third-party payer sources.

Performs phone triage duties in order to assess and link patients/clients to the Assessment and Referral Department for a complete initial assessment for services.

Performs all aspects of patient/client care in an environment that optimizes patient/client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Acts as an advocate for the patient/client in the community.

Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.

Communicates appropriately and clearly to the Program Director, co-workers and medical staff.

Provides a safe environment for patients/clients and staff, including being aware of and documenting unusual incidents.

Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Performs other duties as assigned

. Education:

Required: Master's degree in a mental health related field. Current unencumbered license in state of employment as LPC, LMFT, LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPCC, LPCC-S, LMSW, or LCSW, or state equivalent license. Current CPR or CPI, which may be obtained during orientation

Maintains education and development appropriate for position.

Experience

Required: A minimum of two (2) years of supervised clinical experience.

Preferred: Assessment and evaluation experience

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $59,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Schedule:
8 hour shift

License/Certification:
LSW/CSW/LPCC/LISW (Required)

Work Location: In person

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