Therapist- IOP/PHP

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.