Therapist (Inpatient) (Santa Rosa)

POSITION TITLE: Clinician II (MA) and III (LIC) (Inpatient)

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Director of Social Services

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Provides quality Psychotherapeutic services (Group Therapy, Treatment Planning, Appropriate Communication with Treatment Team Members, Psychosocial/Social Assessments) to all patients and their families; to serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program, philosophy and assure the deliverance of quality treatment to patients and their families. The Inpatient Therapist is the lead facilitator of the patient treatment plan and continuously monitors the implementation of active treatment with assigned patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes initial psychosocial assessment and clinical within 72 hours of patient's admission to the hospital.
• Ensures compliance with all treatment plan requirements including weekly review and updates with the patient (indicated by patient signatures, initials and dates that each review is completed).
• Consistently documents treatment provided to patient in the medical record (i.e., Progress Notes) based on established case management guidelines (requiring completion of the Psychosocial Assessment within 72 hours of admission, as well as a case management note at least every other day thereafter for both adults and adolescents).
• Completes all reports for Tarasoff and suspected abuse as legally mandated and consistently informs Case Management Supervisor.
• Conducts family sessions for adolescents and for adult patients as part of clinical for adolescents and as ordered by Psychiatrist.
• Completes Release of Information accurately and completely.
• Attends all scheduled Social Services/Business Development meetings without need for prompting and in a timely manner.
• For case managers who are unlicensed, consistently complies with required hospital guidelines for Supervision.
• Maintains effective working and professional relationships and communications with internal and external customers.
• Consistently carries out above outlined job responsibilities while maintaining appropriate boundaries and professional demeanor.
• Performs related duties, as requested.
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field.
• One year of behavioral health experience required. Experience with Severely Mentally Ill and Group Facilitation preferred.
• Current LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC license in good standing with the BBS OR current registration as an AMFT or ASW Trainee/Intern with the BBS (board registered associates must maintain an active supervision affiliation with a board approved clinical supervisor and maintain associate registration status with the BBS in good standing). Individuals who are currently enrolled in a Ph.D/Psy.D Intern School Program may be considered on a case by case basis as approved by the CEO.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current NCI equivalent as approved by the Chief Nursing Officer (or obtained within the first 30 days of hire).
• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.
• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Vision: see details of objects at close range.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side. Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Lift up to ten (10) pounds.

Skills and Abilities:

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Vision: see details of objects at close range.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side. Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Lift up to ten (10) pounds.

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Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k)
• 3.5 Weeks Paid Time Off
• $25,000 Life insurance policy is provided at no charge to the employee