Inpatient Therapist/Counselor

Job Title: Inpatient Therapist/Counselor Reports To: Clinical Director Location: Northpoint Colorado (Adult inpatient in Loveland, CO) Schedule: 4x10's Sunday-Wednesday 8am-6pm Compensation: $28-45/hour Position Summary As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Therapist/Counselor will oversee the therapeutic services provided to a caseload of patients. The role serves as the treatment plan coordinator for the multidisciplinary team in developing and implementing master treatment plans and discharge plans. Responsibilities include providing individual, group and family therapy for assigned patients, actively communicating with support staff, treatment teams, and outside agencies, and completing all documentation professionally and timely. Essential Responsibilities and Duties Provide counseling, assessments and group facilitation to individuals and families Coordinate all aspects of direct clinical care from admission to discharge Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide quality patient care Provide orientation and education to patients, families and others to aid in the therapeutic process Collaborate with assigned patients in the development of written treatment plans; include patient and family involvement in assessment, treatment, education and discharge planning Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to continually assess needs and facilitate treatment and interventions Document clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, diagnostic summaries, and progress charting in a timely manner to assure comprehensive and quality patient care Actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers Maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times Oversee and participate in the quality assurance and compliance activities of the facility Provide clinical updates to utilization review and representatives of managed care to best coordinate reimbursement of treatment services Coordinate with community based providers and referral sources to ensure optimal levels of care and treatment outcomes, post discharge Case staffing and individual case supervision Facilitate individual and group therapy Adhere to all company policies and procedures Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care Other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned Qualifications / Requirements Master’s Degree of Mental Health, Social Sciences or commensurate experience required Must hold an active substance abuse or mental health licensure in the state where treatment services are rendered Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements at hire, and for the entire duration of employment 1+ year of experience in relevant field required Ability to work with a diverse population and possess strong interpersonal skills and knowledge required for treating patients assigned Must hold strong personal boundaries and able to build rapport with patients Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board Preferred Knowledge and Skills Excellent organizational abilities Excellent written and oral communication skillsAttention to detail and accuracy Patient service oriented (both internal and external) Creative and persistent problem solver Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems Full-Time Benefits Include Subsidized Health Insurance Coverage for Employee, Spouse, & Dependent(s) 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to 1x annual salary, up to $100,000 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life & AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. Pre-tax Savings Accounts for all IRS-allowable medical and dependent care expenses Generous Paid Time Off plan Employee Referral Bonuses 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is meant to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs. Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPAA. Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northpoint is an At-Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by employee, or employer with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr