Psychosocial Patient Navigator Clinical Therapist

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HOURS : 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

Primary Function / General Purpose of Position

The Clinical Therapist’s role in the continuity of care of patients includes an understanding and participation in the treatment of patients with psychiatric problems following established standards as outlined by departmental policy and procedure manuals and professional licensing agencies.

Essential Job Functions

Assist the patient in successfully attaining and maintaining therapeutic goals by : · Providing direct inpatient and outpatient care · Assess the patient’s psychosocial history as appropriate · Design and tailor therapeutic interventions specific to each patient.

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in developing patient treatment plans. · Attend interdisciplinary team staffing sessions for the purpose of reviewing patient goals, make modifications, if and when necessary.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, the patient, and the family (when possible) in developing effective patient discharge plans and placement.
• Liaison with family members on patient’s progress and educating family members on changing their behaviors to assist patient going forward after discharge, as well as discharge planning

Liaison with the Probate Court for involuntary admissions; provide progress reports and recommendations as needed.

Documents progress, interventions, and resources engaged in discharge planning

Other secondary duties include public relations activities and community / hospital staff education.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.

Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing / Certification

Currently licensed as a Professional Counselor or Social Worker

If candidate / employee is licensed as a Professional Counselor-Intern, documentation of the supervising Licensed Counselor must be on file (does not have to be a RSFH employee).

Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card (not required for position located in oncology dept.).

Non-Medicare billing departments include : 50-8084 RSF Primary Care-Rivers Ave, 12-3024 NSG Behavioral Medicine, and 10-3598 340B HIV Program.

Education

Master’s degree in Mental Health field or Graduate degree in a directly related counseling program (ex. Ed.S in Counselor Education) from an accredited college (required)

Work Experience

Two years of psychiatric or counseling experience (required)

Training

Language

Patient Population

XDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Frequent sitting, walking standing. Intermittent stooping or bending. Potential for injury with combative or unpredictable patients.

In addition to lifting of patients, may require lifting, carrying or moving items up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger / hand dexterity.

Constant talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Minimal exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.

Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and / or other conditions common to a healthcare environment.

Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and / or irregular hours. Ability to read and comprehend.

Skills

Hard / Tech / Clinical Skills

Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of the mental health categories of illness and behaviors exhibited by patients.

Demonstrates a high level of knowledge and skills in the therapeutic treatment of patients to include the facilitating of psychotherapy and psycho-educational groups.

Provides a high level of skill in crisis intervention management of patients.

Soft / Interpersonal Skills :

Demonstrates professional communication with medical personnel, family members and community agency personnel.

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible when interacting with coworkers, patients, patient’s family members, and to work as an interdisciplinary team member.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w / AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Work Shift :

Days (United States of America)

Department :

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