Inpatient Therapist, PRN

Description

Inpatient Therapist Behavioral Health

Schedule: PRN (as needed)

Your experience matters

Brentwood Springs is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Therapist joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How youll contribute

This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical operational and administrative excellence.

Essential Functions

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological emotional or substance abuse problems
• Displays active involvement in treatment planning process
• Provides family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups
• Actively communicates with clients families and outside referral sources
• Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patients treatment
• Works well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians utilization review and nursing staff members
• Demonstrates active communication with team members
• Effectively communicates to UR on treatment and LOS issues
• Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely accurate and complete manner
• Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
• Acts as a member of team with crisis situation occurs assisting others to ensure patient safety
• Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills
• Assists care coordination department as requested
• Completes all documentation thoroughly timely and in accordance with hospital standards
• Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality
• Completes releases appropriately
• Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations including TJC Medicaid and state and federal laws
• Displays active involvement in the discharge transition and after-care planning treatment processes Other duties as assigned

Additional Information

• Reports to: Director of Clinical Services
• FLSA Status: none exempt
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

What were looking for

Applicants should have a masters degree in social work or counseling. Additional requirements include

• License: Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
• Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

EEOC Statement

Sycamore Springsis an Equal Opportunity Springsis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Required Experience:

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