Mental Health Therapist-Inpatient Adult Mental Health

Overview

Responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, leading one on one and group therapy within a behavioral health space in accordance with evidence-based practices.

Assesses patient needs based upon a face-to-face or telehealth clinical interview, case history review and information obtained from collateral sources such as family members, the referent or other parties.

Recognizes signs / symptoms associated with risk of harm to self and / or others and implements appropriate interventions as necessary.

Develops and implements an appropriate treatment plan of care for the patient based upon relevant clinical information and diagnosis.

Consults with family members or professionals from other agencies / organizations as necessary in developing optimal treatment services.

Practices under a licensed provider / licensed supervision, and typically is working toward their own independent licensure.

$7,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS

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Responsibilities

Evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment

• Perform psychosocial and diagnostic assessments
• Diagnose patients in accordance with the current DSM
• Involve collateral sources in patient's treatment as clinically indicated (e.g., family, friends, etc.)
• Develop individual treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals
• Provide individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy services as indicated by the treatment plan
• Provide crisis psychotherapy
• Refer patients to other services as clinically indicated
• Willingness to work with all patients seen at one's site of care as indicated by the site. (i.e., ages, diagnostic presentations, comorbidities, etc.

in accordance with one's scope of licensure and abilities)

• May perform Employee Assistance Programing as indicted by the site of care
• Utilize evidenced based practices in treatment
• Follow all ethical and regulatory guidelines
• Seek consultation from your Clinical Supervisor when needed
• Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services
• May complete court commitment reports

Documentation and Administrative Functions

• Maintain licensure
• Maintain eligibility to bill for government payers (i.e., not on the Medicaid / Medicare exclusion list.)
• Document services accurately and timely patient progress with treatment plan goals
• Achieve site of care productivity standards.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Active participation with clinical supervisor on supervision plan
• Participate in individual and group supervision from one's clinical supervisor
• Participate in all required trainings and educational activities
• Participate in department level meetings and huddles
• Be responsive to patients in applicable communication mode

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and / or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and other federal / state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.

Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications

Education : Master's level graduate in counseling, social work, psychology, family therapy or related behavioral health field.

Experience : One year experience as therapist / counselor. Mental health experience preferred. Experience appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area preferred.

License(s) / Certification(s) : Independently licensed as the Master's Level or able to obtain independent license within 2 years of employment.

Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Requires ability to read, assimilate and synthesize information to make patient care decisions.

Must be able to perform with proficiency, independently and have good communication skills. Must possess the ability to make competent decisions in stressful situations.

Able to perform dictation.

O ther : Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

• Area of Interest : Behavioral Health Services;
• FTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0;
• Department : Inpt Adult MH- Luth;
• Shift : FT Day shift & PRN;
• Job ID : 151071;
3 days ago