Behavioral Health Therapist PLMHP - Full time - Days

Behavioral Health TherapistWhy work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.Location: Methodist Fremont HealthAddress: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NEWork Schedule: Monday - Friday with business hours, with some rotating weekends, no holidays.Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position:Shift differentials & other financial incentivesTuition assistanceAcademic sponsorship with Methodist CollegeFree parkingResponsible for providing therapy services to groups, individuals and their families as part of the multidisciplinary team. Completes Psychosocial Assessments, facilitates family therapy, group therapy and individual therapy as indicated. Develops, implements, and reviews treatment plans with appropriate supervision. Provides therapy services and care coordination to individuals and their families across the spectrum of mental health conditions with appropriate supervision. All activities of the Behavioral Health Therapist shall be in accordance with State and Federal standards and Medical Staff Bylaws pertaining to Allied Health Professionals. Obtains and maintains a Scope of Practice /Collaborative Practice Agreement with a state licensed physician on active medical staff at Methodist Fremont Health.Responsibilities:Essential FunctionsDiscusses with individual patients their responses to events and interactions between individual appointments/ groupsCompletes psychosocial assessmentsParticipates in treatment planning for each patient; works cooperatively as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment teamDevelops Treatment Plans independently and in coordination with multidisciplinary treatment teamImplements and reviews Treatment Plans with patientsProvides treatment coordination with assigned patientsProvides individual, group, and family therapy to patients and family members as indicated when possibleDocumentationDocuments patient's group participation, individual and/or family therapy on day of occurrence in medical recordMaintains confidentiality of records relating to protected health informationCommunity & DevelopmentDevelops lectures and special focus topics for program enhancement as requestedParticipates in in-service training and team meetingsWorks together with other departments when they need help in program development or other issues related to Behavioral HealthDevelops and maintains working relationships between Behavioral Health and other hospital departments and outside community agenciesOrients new staff members to therapist role within Behavioral HealthKeeps Director of Behavioral Health informed of patient needs and community issuesPursues continuing age related competency per patient populationEffectively utilizes knowledge of age appropriate developmental needs and abilities in the assessment, treatment and education of patients and familiesRepresents the Behavioral Health Service Line in a positive manner in the clinic and within the communityParticipates in the marketing effort for Behavioral Health through internal and external activitiesAttends and participates in those continuing education and staff development activities required and/or necessary for own continued growth and professional developmentMaintains an accurate record of in-service/staff development attendancePerformance ImprovementOverall work performance is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the performance improvement standards for the departmentParticipates in department performance improvement program and projectsBusiness AcumenIs vigilant to the day to day business fluctuations and responds promptly to re-prioritized assignments to fit the needPerforms routine assignments independentlySeeks direction when indicated for unusual or non-routine dutiesAdvises appropriate personnel (i.e., Supervisor) of situations requiring administrative, medical or technical expertise and follow-upManages time effectively. Completes all assignments within the allotted time frame. Establishes priorities for using time to the best advantageSafety InitiativePerforms job duties in a manner consistent with organization and departmental safety policies and proceduresCompletes departmental safety requirements, I.e., annual competencies, departmental in-services, etc., on an annual basisSchedule:Monday - Friday with business hours, with some rotating weekends, no holidays.Job Description:Job RequirementsEducationMaster's degree with a mental health therapy focus from a regionally accredited program of higher education and includes graduate course work in specific areas required.Master's degree (MSW) in Social Work preferred.License/CertificationsProvisional licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) required.Provisional or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (PLADC/LADC) preferred.Master Social Worker (MSW) license preferred.ExperiencePrior experience in clinical therapeutic environment or other relevant experience.SkillsAbility to effectively plan and implement therapeutic interventions in a multi-disciplinary setting with appropriate supervision.Skill in the use of personal computer and standard software (Microsoft and office equipment).Knowledge of the mental health needs of pediatric, adult, geriatric populations, and drug and alcohol treatment.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, physicians, patients and community resource representatives.Physical RequirementsPhysicalContinuously stand, walk or lift, handle, carry material or equipment of moderate weight. (up to 50 pounds)EnvironmentalLocated in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noiseHazardsOSHA Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materialsPotential for physically acting out patients and health related communicable diseasesAbout Methodist:Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.