Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist provides quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in the Outpatient Behavioral Health Programs.

Functions and Duties:

· Maintains accurate program and client documentation, including medical records.

· Conducts assessments, develops and implements a plan of treatment, in conjunction with members of multi-disciplinary team, communicates with referral sources and other appropriate parties regarding patients' progress, and coordinates patients' discharge planning; facilitating referrals and implementing smooth transitions.

· Demonstrates knowledge and skills to work with diverse group of clients based upon diagnoses and age specific needs.

· Provides leadership for group sessions and documents client’s participation and progress daily for each client assigned to the group.

· Provides individual therapy and family sessions.

· Completes a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessments.

· Develop an Integrated Treatment plan to include identifying the client’s short/long term goals and objectives.

· Document in the client's medical record all encounters with the client, family members, and collateral contacts. Documentation will be completed timely and accurately.

· Documents weekly the client’s ongoing progress towards the goals/objectives identified.

· Provides appropriate discharge planning for clients to include assisting the client with setting up discharge appointments.

· Acts as a liaison between client, families and facilities for continuity of care and referral process.

· Participates in Multi-disciplinary Treatment Plan Staffing Meetings.

· Participates in the identification, implementation and evaluation of department goals and objectives.

· Conduct 30 day Follow-up of discharge for clients of Outpatient Behavioral Health.

· Participate in Inpatient patient staffing regarding referrals from Inpatient to Outpatient Behavioral Health, as needed.

· Assist with completing Psychosocial Assessments on inpatient unit during times of Low Census (for positions located on Touchette Regional Hospital Campus).

· Meet with the patient while on the inpatient BHU to discuss referral to Outpatient Behavioral Health (for positions located on Touchette Regional Hospital Campus).

· Ensure accurate billing for all encounters the EHR.

· Maintains a safe environment monitoring continuously for any harmful contraband. Provides crisis screening and services as needed.

· Attends in-services, trainings, and meetings as required. Maintains annual competencies as assigned by the Hospital and Department.

· Adheres to staffing and scheduling policy.

· Follow chain of command to resolve issues or problems identified.

· Promotes harmonious relationships among the health care team and internal/external customers.

· Supports and demonstrates the organization mission and philosophy through self-example.

· Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

· Masters in Social Work, psychology, counseling, social science or related field required.

Experience

· One to two years of job-related prior experience preferred.

· LSW/LPC, or eligible for provisional license preferred.

· 2 year’s Hospital experience and/or experience in a behavioral healthcare facility is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

· BLS obtained during orientation period and maintained.

· De-Escalation training obtained during orientation period and maintained.

Skills and Abilities

· Standard office equipment (i.e., copier, facsimile machine, 10-key, etc.).

· Computer literate and experienced with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook 365, and Excel.

· Knowledge of counseling theory, crisis interventions, individual, family, and group therapy modalities.

· Knowledge of the DSM5 (Diagnostic Statistical Manual 5) and the State of Illinois mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act.

· Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time efficiently.

· Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgement and initiative.

· Requires a concentrated level of attention with a high level of organizational skill.

· Ability to effectively communicate and interact with clients, visitors, and organization personnel and perform in a positive, courteous, flexible, an adaptive manner, both orally and written.

Physical Demands:

· Sit or stand for a prolonged period of time.

· Regular working with and viewing of computer screens.

· Reaching by extending hands or and/or arms in any direction.