Behavioral Health Therapist LIMHP

Job Summary

Location:

Methodist Fremont Health

Address: 450 E 23rd St.

- Fremont, NE

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with rotating holidays.

Responsible for providing therapy services to individuals and their families independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Completes psychosocial assessments, facilitates family, group, and individual therapy as indicated, and develops, implements, and reviews treatment plans. Provides therapy services and care coordination for a spectrum of mental health conditions, with all activities in accordance with state and federal standards and Medical Staff Bylaws.

Maintains a Scope of Practice/Collaborative Practice Agreement with a qualified physician onactive medical staff at Methodist Fremont Health.

• Sign‑on bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• Shift differentials & other financial incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
• Free parking

• Discuss patients’ responses to events and interactions between individual appointments and groups.
• Complete psychosocial assessments.
• Participate in treatment planning and work cooperatively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Diagnose and develop independent treatment plans in coordination with the team.
• Implement and review treatment plans with patients.
• Provide treatment coordination for assigned patients.
• Offer individual, group, and family therapy as indicated.

• Document patient participation in group, individual, and family therapy on the day of occurrence.
• Complete billing paperwork for reimbursement of services.
• Maintain confidentiality of records containing protected health information.

• Develop lectures and focus topics for program enhancement as requested.
• Participate in in‑service training and team meetings.
• Assist other departments with behavioral health program development.
• Build and maintain relationships with other hospital departments and outside community agencies.
• Orient new staff members to the therapist role within Behavioral Health.
• Keep the Director of Behavioral Health informed of patient needs and community issues.
• Pursue continuing age‑related competency per patient population.
• Apply knowledge of age‑appropriate developmental needs in assessment, treatment, and education.
• Represent the Behavioral Health Service Line positively in the clinic and community.
• Participate in marketing efforts for Behavioral Health through internal and external activities.
• Attend and participate in required continuing education and staff development activities.
• Maintain an accurate record of in‑service/staff development attendance.

• Dedicate work performance to meeting and exceeding departmental performance improvement standards.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement programs and projects.

• Respond promptly to day‑to‑day business fluctuations and re‑prioritized assignments.
• Perform routine assignments independently.
• Seek direction for unusual or non‑routine duties.
• Advise appropriate personnel of situations requiring additional expertise and follow‑up.
• Manage time effectively; complete assignments within allotted time and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Perform duties in accordance with organization and departmental safety policies, including OSHA, JCAHO, and CLIA.
• Complete annual safety competencies and departmental in‑services.

• Master’s degree with mental health therapy focus from a regionally accredited program, including graduate coursework in required areas.
• Master’s degree (MSW) in Social Work preferred.

• Minimum of 2‑5 years’ experience in a clinical therapeutic environment or other relevant experience.