Behavioral Health Therapist Part Time Days

Summary Job Description Part Time 24 weekly hours, day shift (7A-7P) Job Summary Responsible for coordinating and assessing all patients referred to the Access Center from the Emergency Department and Main Hospital. Coordinates the approval and level of care determination in cooperation with the psychiatrist, patient/family and insurance verification. Coordinates and facilitates outside referrals and placement if needed. Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job by listing the major components for this position (i.e., key responsibilities and essential duties). The list is not intended to be an all-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities required and is subject to change from time to time. Additionally, other duties may be assigned at the discretion of leadership to meet business, customer, and/or patient needs. In addition, individuals in the above role will be expected to adhere to and promote Baptist Health's Core Values, Commitments and Strategic Initiatives by (i) demonstrating through their words and actions Baptist Health's Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration and Joy, (ii) honoring and actively supporting Baptist Health's expressed commitments to patients, employees, providers, communities and customers served, (iii) demonstrating good stewardship of our resources and corporate responsibility as outlined in the Baptist Health Employee Handbook and applicable policies, (iv) promoting Baptist Health's Just Culture and Culture of Safety and (v) ensuring that the work performed generally aligns with identified department and organizational goals, including Baptist Health's Strategic Pillars. Participates in the formulation of a treatment plan, implementation and evaluation Implement therapeutic, evidence based group therapy and psychoeducational classes to meet the needs of the patients Provide brief therapeutic counseling Assist patients with paperwork needed for FMLA and Short-term Disability in order to be away from work while in treatment Develops and maintains professional relationships with treatment team members, hospital and medical staff and community partners Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required Master's Degree required 2 years of job-related experience required Experience working in a hospital setting; knowledge of substance use disorder treatment; experience in group therapy preferred Active Kentucky License: LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT Incumbent may also be an RN: Active KY RN license required. 2 years psychiatric nursing required. Must obtain ANCC certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing within one year. Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baptist Health