Primary Therapist Regain - Willowbrooke (Evenings)

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for LPC, LCSW, LMFT

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, NCC

$2,500 Sign On Bonus for Master's Level (no license)

External Hires Only

To provide treatment for patients with behavioral health and or substance use disorders and their families. Treatment is provided through assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis assessment and intervention. The direction of treatment and the extent of contacts will be determined by the treatment plan developed with the patient and or family.

Therapists are to use their clinical individuality but must also work effectively with the team.

Education

Master's Degree plus at least one year of training in a specialty resulting in

certification

Experience

Three years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

• Healthcare Provider (CPR)

• Safe Crisis Intervention for Patients and Professionals

• Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Qualifications

• Must have master's degree in counseling or related fields and fully licensed by the state of Georgia (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).

• Ability to assess needs, strengths, abilities, and preferences to develop appropriate clinical interventions and a plan of care.

• Ability to effectively use evidenced based practices to assist patients in achieving their identified goals.

• Ability to assesses for and assist others with managing crisis.

• Ability to effectively teach and model symptom management, communication, and social skills.

• Ability to effectively use active listening skills.

• Ability to empathetically relate to people.

• Ability to maintain information as highly confidential.

• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.

• Ability to effectively set boundaries.

• Ability to think critically.

• Ability to navigate the electronic medical record.

• Knowledge of the most current DSM diagnostic criteria.

• Familiarity with continuum of care.

• Duty of care must be exercised with those persons who are currently in recovery or experience a relapse while employed. therefore it is necessary that a minimum of a two year period away from clinical duties be observed after the acknowledgment of a problem and or relapse along with treatment completion. This enables the protection of the individuals served and the recovering person as well.

• Employee will obtain initial CPR and SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment. Employee will maintain CPR and SCIPP certification as required.

Qualifications

Statement Of Employment Philosophy

Being a part of Tanner Health System is more than a job, it is a promise we make to treat every patient with exceptional service every time they walk through our doors.

Service excellence is the foundation of our organizational culture and the expectations we all set for each other, our patients, physicians and our community. All employees agree to abide by a set of service standards.

These standards are the promise we make to provide the best care possible, and represent our beliefs, values and who we strive to become. We each commit to making Tanner Health System a great place for our employees to work, for patients to receive care and for physicians to practice medicine.

Functions

Area of Responsibilities

• PROVISION OF CARE: Establishes and maintains positive relationships with patients, physicians, allied health professionals, and all referral sources.

Works to ensure that treatment is delivered in team format in which the patient's best interest is reflected. Responsibly manages the resources of the department and facility in a conscientious manner. Complies with infection prevention standards in maintaining offices and items used in therapy. Seeks and identifies opportunities to improve care, patient flow or utilization of resources. Participates in process improvement initiatives for the department and facility as directed. Participates in the orientation and supervision of new employees and students. Supports the organization's mission, goals, and objectives.

• DOCUMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE MEDICAL RECORD: Completes appropriate documentation such as consents, progress notes, treatment plans, etc. within specified time limits. Documents all calls, and collateral information received in the medical record. Documents information and plans discussed in treatment team in the medical record. Documents contact with referrals in the medical record. Completes discharge plans within required time limits. Maintains patient's chart record and assures documentation meets hospital, Joint Commission, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and all other accreditation contract standards.

• COMMUNICATION TEAMWORK CONDUCT: Attends staff meetings. Participates in treatment team meetings. Communicates treatment issues to manager and or staffs treatment issues in routine treatment team meetings. Communicates all medication concerns to the staff nurse and or physician NP. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, and staff of other departments. Demonstrates conduct in keeping with Tanner Health Systems ethical standards.

• STANDARDS POLICY AND PROCEDURE: Stays abreast of the organization's programs and services. Supports the organization's customer service philosophy.

Responsible for completion of required facility and departmental education under the direction of the department manager. Complies with other applicable department and or organization standards and policies. Complies with facility safety, infection control and security program. Supports facility internal and external customer service standards.

• Productivity: Willowbrooke Counseling Center: Responsible for meeting billable standard. Required to be actively involved in building caseload numbers if they become low.

• MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED ON JOB: Computer, Calculator, Photocopier, Telephone, Fax Machine

Compliance Statement

Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Education: Master's Degree plus at least one year of training in a specialty resulting in certification

Experience

Three years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

• LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

• LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

• LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST

• HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR)

• SAFE CRISIS INTERVENTION FOR PATIENTS AND PROFESSIONALS

• Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Qualifications

• Must have master's degree in counseling or related fields and fully licensed by the state of Georgia (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).

• Ability to assess needs, strengths, abilities, and preferences to develop appropriate clinical interventions and a plan of care.

• Ability to effectively use evidenced based practices to assist patients in achieving their identified goals.

• Ability to assesses for and assist others with managing crisis.

• Ability to effectively teach and model symptom management, communication, and social skills.

• Ability to effectively use active listening skills.

• Ability to empathetically relate to people.

• Ability to maintain information as highly confidential.

• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.

• Ability to effectively set boundaries.

• Ability to think critically.

• Ability to navigate the electronic medical record.

• Knowledge of the most current DSM diagnostic criteria.

• Familiarity with continuum of care.

• Duty of care must be exercised with those persons who are currently in recovery or experience a relapse while employed. therefore it is necessary that a minimum of a two year period away from clinical duties be observed after the acknowledgment of a problem and or relapse along with treatment completion. This enables the protection of the individuals served and the recovering person as well.

• Employee will obtain initial CPR and SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment. Employee will maintain CPR and SCIPP certification as required.

Definitions

To provide treatment for patients with behavioral health and or substance use disorders and their families. Treatment is provided through assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis assessment and intervention. The direction of treatment and the extent of contacts will be determined by the treatment plan developed with the patient and or family.

Therapists are to use their clinical individuality but must also work effectively with the team.

Position Responsibilities

Contact with Others: Regular contacts with other people in or out of department, but of very routine nature, requiring courtesy and tact.

Effect of Error: Probable errors in information developed independently which may involve continuing adverse effect on the overall operation and major functions of the organization and a substantial loss of organization funds, organization effectiveness, and public image. Work is not generally subject to check. Full and complete access to highly restricted objectives, plans, and programs.

People Management Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibility: Exercises no supervision, work direction, or instruction of other employees or students

Work Environment/Physical Effort

Mental Demands: Assignment requires planning and arranging own work to reach definite objectives. Applies knowledge of a specific field using several varied procedures or techniques. Solves non-routine technical, treatment, or operational problems under general guides

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