Therapist PRN

Title

Therapist

PRN

Support the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems
• Display active involvement in treatment planning process
• Provide family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups
• Actively communicate with clients, families, and outside referral sources
• Demonstrate proactive communication with those involved with the patient's treatment
• Work well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members
• Demonstrate active communication with team members
• Effectively communicate to UR on treatment and LOS issues
• Complete appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate and complete manner
• Demonstrate appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
• Act as a member of team when a crisis situation occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety
• Complete accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills
• Assist care coordination department as requested
• Complete all documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital standards
• Display a thorough knowledge of confidentiality
• Complete releases appropriately
• Demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abide by those standards
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws
• Display active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment processes
• Other duties as assigned

Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

• 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 obtained within 30 days of hire.

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