Therapist III - 5000.00 Sign On Bonus
hace 19 días
Reno
Job Description The Licensed Therapist provides Group Therapy, Discharge Planning, Treatment Planning, Psychosocial Assessments, and Individual Therapy and/or Family Therapy to patients and their families. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for performing psychosocial assessments on all patients to determine social service needs, diagnosis and plan of care., • Evaluates Patient data, develops and implements a plan of care for the patient., • Participates in weekly plan of care for each patient; works cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team; Completes progress notes and discharge plans in a timely fashion., • Ensures compliance with all treatment plan requirements including weekly review and updates with the patient (indicated by patient signatures, initials and dates that each review is completed.), • Consistently arranges for an appropriate discharge plan for the patient including follow-up with a psychiatrist (if on meds), therapist and any housing or residential needs as recommended by the psychiatrist., • Appropriately utilizes established resources to assist in completing case management duties independently., • When appropriate completes the Housing and Residential Needs form for all patients who require assistance with housing at discharge., • Documents treatment provided to patients in their medical record based on established case management guidelines., • Completes all reports for suspected abuse as legally mandated and consistently informs supervisor., • Provides individual patient and family therapy and crisis intervention., • Communicates with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and the anticipated plans., • Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient care and performance improvement activities., • Creates appropriate discharge plans as needed for the patient’s discharge., • Discharge plans are forwarded to the next provider within 24 hours., • Completes Release of Information accurately and completely., • Completes orientation and competency assessments as required for position. Participates in activities enhancing professional growth and development., • Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards. Education/Licensure: • Current Nevada Clinical (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, etc.) license required., • All direct patient care staff will be trained in BLS (CPR), which must be renewed every 2 years, • All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, will be trained in CPI as part of their orientation. All direct patient care staff will be retrained every year. Knowledge and Experience: • One (1) year of inpatient clinical work with experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy and assessment based treatment planning, • Basic knowledge of human growth and development preferred, • Maintains current knowledge of social, medical and psychiatric services available within the community., • Displays good theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and appropriate treatment techniques of each type of therapy., • Experience with therapeutic limit-setting helpful or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities helpful, • Ability to maintain professional boundaries Skills and Abilities: • Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times, • Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds., • Ability to communicate with physician regarding social service needs of the patient., • Documentation meets current standards and policies., • Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel), • Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines, • Strong written and verbal communication skills; legible handwriting, • Skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living, • Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with people with a variety of background and educational levels, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills, • Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others, • Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding environment, • Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations., • Ability to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, a foot traffic., • Ability to handle interruptions and multi-task. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following: • Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand for sustained period of time., • Walk, push, pull, lift, carry objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally from position to position or otherwise move objects., • Feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips., • Express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly., • Minimum standard of hearing ranges., • Lift up to (50) pounds, exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently., • Minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction. We proudly offer the following benefits available 1st of the month following just one month of employment: • Competitive rates, • Tuition reimbursement, • Comprehensive package of benefits to include:, • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • Life, Pet, Identity Theft Insurance, • 401k, • Generous paid time off, • Short Term and Long Term Disability