Clinical Therapist Physician Practice

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central

1501 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904

The Clinical Therapist Physician Practice provides evaluation and treatment of patients in collaboration with a Physician or licensed Psychologist. This position assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with behavioral health disorders and/or dual diagnoses.

They provide information and counseling to patients and family members and utilize individual, group, and family therapy. The Clinical Therapist performs duties, creates treatment plans, and assesses patient progress, according to evidence-based practices.

Who We Are

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence.

With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Lunch: One-hour lunch break
• Start Date: Candidate must be able to start in approximately three months due to credentialing requirements.

Professional Development Teaches, takes continuing education classes, and attends conferences or seminars to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.

Patient Care Documentation Documents patient care information and ensures timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.

Patient Diagnosis Analyzes and evaluates patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.

Administers Treatment Directs, or administers psychotherapeutic treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.

Treatment Plan Development Collaborates with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to create and implement patient treatment plans.

Collaboration Collaborates with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.

Patient Assessment Performs thorough patient psychosocial assessments to explore the physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient and their conditions. Obtains a history and elicits an accurate description of psychosocial needs in order to formulate the patient treatment plans, in collaboration with patients, their support systems and care team members.

Qualifications

• Required Master's Degree Social Work or Counseling or Marriage and Family
• Required 2 years Social Services Required

Required Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - State Licensing Board

Travel Is Required

Never or Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.