Behavioral Health Clinician
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Job Description
Behavioral Heatlh Clinican- Inpatient Services
Sonora Behavioral Health’s mission is to provide superior behavioral healthcare to the people and communities we serve. Children (5-11), adolescents (12-17), and adults in crisis situations can benefit from our broad scope of programs.
Our services include inpatient hospitalization for crisis stabilization, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. We have been recognized by Optum as a Platinum in-patient provider of behavioral health services for our achievements in clinical excellence.
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Why Join
- Competitive compensation with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match to support your financial future
- Stock-based awards, giving you a stake in Acadia’s success
- Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Professional development & leadership training to sharpen your skills
- Career mobility within Acadia’s nationwide network of 250+ facilities
Essential Functions
Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.
Through patient observation and patient/family interview obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning.
Identify, assess and coordinate patient cases and anticipate their needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education and home/community services.
- Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
- May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.
- Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
- Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
- Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
- May facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely documentation to assure patient records comply with facility and accreditation standards.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Other Functions
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skill Requirements
Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university or a new graduate of accredited master's degree social work or counseling program with successful completion of required field education, internship or similar practicum through the master's degree program preferred.
Two or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.
Licenses/Designations/Certifications
Eligible for state licensure, as required by the state in which the facility operates; which could include: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
- Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e. g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop effective treatment plans to ensure patient safety and recovery. Facilitate group sessions and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate ongoing care and discharge planning.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling and eligibility for state licensure. Two or more years of experience working with the patient population is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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