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The Therapist develops, coordinates, and facilitates all direct social services to patients and their families assigned and performs duties as directed by their manager. The Therapist will work in an acute care setting that includes partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services.
Job Responsibility:
Develops, coordinates, and facilitates all direct social services to patients and their families
Performs duties as directed by their manager
Provide social services to patients and their families/significant others
Provide therapeutic treatment services to the individual, group, family and/or significant others
May provide individual treatment sessions with patients as indicated per the program and patient needs
Provide crisis intervention services as needed and assess for safety daily
Interact with patients, family members, significant others and referents with respect and dignity
Participate in psychoeducational support sessions with patient/family/significant others
Provide case management and therapeutic interventions to all assigned patients
Serve as patient advocate when a patient has a grievance
Manage patient/family expectations related to services provided
Initiate and maintain contact with referring providers, school, if applicable, and care team for patients
Implement goals and interventions as specific on the Care Plan
Ensure goals are SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely)
Ensure goals and interventions are patient specific and individualized according to patient
Document progress according to the treatment plan
Complete all documentation within required time
Complete admissions documentation
Complete a safety plan (at Provider discretion for patients age 12 and under)
Obtain necessary consent for release of records
Complete ongoing treatment documentation, as required, according to program guidelines
Write clear, concise, collaborative, and obtainable treatment goals in the Treatment Plan
Document patient’s treatment status in medical record daily
Complete therapeutic documentation for group treatments
Update the Care Plan goals and interventions
Document contact notes for each conversation with outpatient provider, school, or parent
Summarize the patient’s progress and decision making from multidisciplinary team meetings
Assist with coordinator of treatment director’s hold as needed and according to program policy and guidelines
Assist the physician with the necessary documentation
Complete discharge documentation as required and on time
Contact outpatient provider(s), school and other stakeholders to discuss aftercare
Report and document suspected cases of physical, sexual abuse and/or neglect
Implement understanding of the System policies and procedures
Implement understanding of the Mandatory Reporting in the state of employment
Provide leadership and guidance in the implementation of clinical interventions
Evaluate the outcome of interdisciplinary interventions and modify the Care Plan accordingly
Assist with the development and evaluation of treatment needs
Participate and/or facilitate interdisciplinary staffing for treatment planning, updating and progress review
Communicate professionally and accurately
Refer to and work with other departments and agencies as needed
Report pertinent data to the attending provider and others on the treatment team
Communicate immediately difficult problems with referents, patients, family members/significant others and co-workers
Ask for supervision to assist with problem resolution, when appropriate
Attend and participate in all department meetings and provide feedback
Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary approach, facilitating effective communication among departments
Display a positive attitude and participate as a team member
Communicate in a respectful and assertive manner to treatment team members and other System personnel
Follow through with program philosophy
Conduct self in a professional manner
Demonstrate organizational skills that promote timely responses
Communicate with all individuals in a positive and professional manner
Identify concerns and provide input for resolution
Use solutions focused mindset in situations, and resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner
Promote positive team-oriented approach to patient care
Maintain a supportive and collaborative environment with all disciplines
Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude toward parties outside the facility
Use courteous, cooperative and respectful behavior when working with patients, families, physicians, visitors, and employees
Display leadership and positive role-modeling
Project a professional image in attire, grooming, and presentation
Display professionalism in all aspects of the position
Arrive on time, prepared for work responsibilities
Adhere to Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, maintain confidentiality, and abide by professional license code of ethics
Support changes in staffing/scheduling when program and patient care needs require
Accept reassignment in a positive manner
Demonstrate willingness to adjust work schedule to meet patient and program needs
Recognize need for support, seek appropriate assistance when needed, and continually remain alert to peers who need assistance, and offer assistance when needed
Apply good practice principles to job duties
Complete orientation, annual competencies, educational requirements, and required training relevant to the position
Provide appropriate, timely documentation in the patient medical record
Attend and participate in staff meetings, group and individual supervision meetings, and in-services relevant to position
Participate in projects, tasks and opportunities to improve skills and expand competency
Comply with the organization’s policies and procedures
Adhere to all established standards of practice
Participate in on-call phone rotation if applicable
Demonstrate acceptance and training of students/interns in the department as requested
Promote Mission and goals of the organization
Perform other duties as assigned
Participate in site committees
Be punctual and prepared
Demonstrate effective communication skills and good organization skills
Actively participate in discussions, recognize and contribute to activities leading to improvement
Gain understanding of the ROS and MDI process
Participate in the ROS program on an ongoing basis
Create and apply ROS projects that lead to improvement
Apply the ROS model to your department’s activities
Demonstrate measurable goals and achievement
Participate in daily huddles with team(s) assigned
Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, State, and other regulatory agency compliance regulations
Be knowledgeable in the application of standards relevant to outpatient behavioral health program
Increase knowledge and awareness of regulations and involve self in educating others
Provide for patient safety and the safety of the facility
Intervene appropriately to maintain patient safety
Communicate any patient safety concerns to the treatment team and document accordingly
Ensure patients are in appropriate areas at all times
Report any safety hazards promptly to the Director of Operations and/or Operations Manager
Document safety incidents via the incident reporting portal
Adhere to all System guidelines for safety
Follow emergency protocols
Requirements:
Master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, or related field, from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in health care
At least two (2) years in a psychiatric setting, preferred
Full, independent licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent in state practicing
A SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC is preferred in WI
A substance abuse specialty authorization applicable to the state hired in is required
Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention and techniques for all age groups, as well as the dynamics of human growth and behavior
American Red Cross Professional Rescue is required within thirty (30) days of date of hire
Formal training in the management of the aggressive patient (NCI) is required within sixty (60) days of date of hire
Attend all mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position
Nice to have:
A SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC is preferred in WI
At least two (2) years in a psychiatric setting, preferred