Inpatient Therapist (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LCDC, LPC-Associate)

Overview Inpatient Therapists Needed Responsibilities Provide therapeutic treatment services to patients, complete psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, individual, family, and group counseling, and timely discharge planning/case management based on known or anticipated needs. Participate actively in patient care in a multi-disciplinary treatment setting with early adult to late adult patients. Develop treatment plans and deliver interventions to alleviate psychiatric symptoms and functional impairment. Identify, assess, counsel and effectively intervene with medically and psychosocially complex patients and understand complex dynamics related to the clinical situation. Utilize therapeutic counseling methods such as crisis intervention, psychosocial support, brief goal-directed therapy, group therapy, and other appropriate methods for the clinical situation. Complete a psychosocial assessment that includes social, economic, cultural, age-related and behavioral factors, history of abuse, prior psychiatric or substance abuse treatment, family and social support systems and other resources as appropriate. Collaborate with the healthcare team, patients, families and relevant community resources to develop and implement an individualized plan of care. Monitor and evaluate the plan of care throughout the hospital stay and reassess as status changes. Maintain extensive knowledge of federal, state and local assistance programs and community resources that affect patient needs. Access social systems by providing resource-specific information to patients and families, initiating contact with resources and facilitating referrals. Educate and advocate for patients and families to enhance informed decisions regarding medical care, discharge planning, advance directives and end-of-life care, including guardianship when appropriate. Demonstrate knowledge of reimbursement systems and educate patients and families regarding payer requirements/coverage for post-acute care; advocate for authorizations for continued care as appropriate. Demonstrate knowledge and ability to conduct psychotherapy groups based on CBT, DBT, and trauma models. Provide accurate, timely and appropriate documentation of all social work interventions in the medical record per regulatory policies and procedures. Demonstrate professional practice and maintain confidentiality for all patient care. Qualifications Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other Behavioral Health field. Current Texas State License (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPC-Associate) Experience working in a mental health clinic or other behavioral health setting. Knowledge of evidence-based practices utilized in clinical interventions. Experience in assessments and treatment of different age groups. Preferably experience working with adolescents and adults. Benefits Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance 401K Retirement Plan Healthcare Spending Account Dependent Care Spending Account PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.) Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities) #J-18808-Ljbffr SAN-Antonio-Behavioral-Healthcare-Hospital-