Staff Therapist

The therapist is responsible for the delivery of therapy, social work, and case management services to patients on the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) while working as a member of an interdisciplinary team and upholds the mission and values established by Memorial Healthcare. Strives for superior performance by consistently providing a product or service to leadership and staff that is recognized as ultimately contributing to the recipient and family experience. As a customer-focused Memorial Healthcare team member, he/she must be accessible, flexible, knowledgeable, and responsive.


PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Completes a bio-psychosocial assessment on each patient within 72 hours of admission.

2. Leads psychotherapy groups, educational and lecture groups, family meetings, and one-on-one sessions as assigned.

3. Completes components of the assessment process as assigned.

4. Participates in the formulation of the interdisciplinary master treatment plan and the behavioral modification plans as indicated.

5. Presents the interdisciplinary treatment plan to the patients and assists with the implementation of the plan.

6. Documents daily delivery of patient treatment services, patient response to treatment, discharge planning, and any unusual occurrences in the patient's record.

7. Participates in clinical staffing and morning report.

8. Participates in staff meetings, inservice trainings, and community meetings as assigned.

9. Completes the psychosocial assessment summary in a timely manner and provides adequate documentation of same.

10. Coordinates adequate coverage for program components with other members of the interdisciplinary team when not available for work.

11. Completes Relapse Prevention Plan in conjunction with patient prior to discharge. Completes seven-day reviews as appropriate. Provides information regarding patient diagnoses. Completes collateral calls as appropriate and documents as needed.

12. Files APS/CPS reports as appropriate.

13. Assists, as directed, in public relations, marketing, and referral development activities.

14. Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.

15. Maintains patient and unit safety standards including participation in the annual mandatory crisis prevention training and demonstrating competence in the verbal de-escalation and physical management techniques.

16. Responsible for professional self-development in accordance with licensure requirements and demonstrates competence in caring for adult and geriatric patients.

17. Develops and maintains rapport with hospital and medical staff.

18. Maintains a professional manner in the work place and is accountable for own conduct.

19. Handles emergency and other telephone inquiries including referrals to other service providers.

20. Receptive to therapeutic supervision.

21. Demonstrates job related aspects of patient safety to assure a safe environment, safe and effective use of equipment and technology, and decreased risk of potential adverse patient occurrences.

22. Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

23. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on his/her assigned unit. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's and division's policies and procedures.


DEPARTMENTAL AND ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides leadership in areas of expertise.

2. Assists in the orientation of new personnel and in the ongoing inservice education of the team as assigned, including providing leadership in areas of expertise.

3. Other duties as assigned.


JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

1. Graduate of an approved Master Degree program in social work or counseling.
2. Must be certified or licensed by the State of Michigan.
3. Must have and maintain current BLS certification and Handle with Care certification (must

be obtained within 30 days of hire).

EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum licensure as a LLMSW or LLPC is required. LMSW or LPC is preferred. All

therapists will be licensed within their specialty.

1. Experience in treating mentally ill adults on inpatient setting.
2. Familiar with current edition of diagnostic manual of mental disorders.
3. Able to conduct a bio-psychosocial interview and assessment of mentally ill adults.
4. Familiar with the techniques of group psychotherapy and able to lead a variety of therapy and educational groups.
5. Familiar with the Michigan Mental Health Code - particularly, the chapters dealing with

Civil Admissions and Patient Rights.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


These physical requirements are not exhaustive and additional job-related physical requirements may be added on an as needed basis. Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

1. Sedentary Work: Frequently required to stand, kneel and crouch. On a daily basis may be required to move about, sit, climb stairs and bend. Is frequently required to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. May be required to push/pull/carry items between 20-100 lbs.
2. Vision: Requires the ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. Near acuity: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Midrange Acuity: Clarity of vision at distances of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet.
3. Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of the job, it is required to regularly perform functions that include using hand and finger movement, handle or feel objects, be able to use tools or equipment that requires reaching with hands and arms. Must be able to travel independently throughout the hospital; access patients/families including areas confined by space and/or equipment.
4. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL ABILITIES

1. Must have a good capacity for learning and adapting to new situations and problems; display good judgment in making real time decisions; be outgoing and able to establish rapport with a wide range of others in potentially difficult situations; and maintain stability of mood and emotions.

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL/MOTOR SKILLS

1. Must be able to use the telephone, clearly record information, and use a computer keyboard.

ESSENTIAL SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to assess a patient's condition including visual and audio assessment and communicate with patients, staff, physicians, significant others, and outside referral sources.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

1. Ability to conduct bio-psychosocial assessments in a variety of settings and with patients who may exhibit a wide range of psychiatric symptoms.
2. Must have highly developed interpersonal communication skills with the ability to negotiate situations that may be antagonistic and conflictual; work calmly and professionally in provocative, conflictual, and frustrating situations; and able to adjust to multiple, sometimes conflicting, demands and arrive at diplomatic resolutions.