Therapist- IOP/PHP

About the job

Therapist, Exempt Position Summary This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

Essential Functions

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems

• Displays active involvement in treatment planning process

• Provides family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups

• Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources

• Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient’s treatment

• Works well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members

• Demonstrates active communication with team members

• Effectively communicates to UR on treatment and LOS issues

• Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate and complete manner

• Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills

• Acts as a member of team with crisis situation occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety

• Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills

• Assists care coordination department as requested

• Completes all documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital standards

• Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality

• Completes releases appropriately

• Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws

• Displays active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment processes Other duties as assigned

Additional Information

• Reports to: Director of Clinical Services

• FLSA Status: Exempt

• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent required.

License: Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.

Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.