Adult Inpatient Psychotherapist
About The Position
This is a full-time position for an Adult Inpatient Psychotherapist in the Department of Behavioral Health: Charlotte - Social Services. The role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care, managing clients in crisis, writing treatment and discharge plans, collaborating with guardians and community agencies, and providing accurate documentation and billing. The psychotherapist will also design and implement patient education and maintain open communication with the healthcare team for optimal patient outcomes. The work environment includes patient care areas such as hospital units, the emergency room, individual offices, and conference areas, with potential exposure to combative and hostile patients. The role requires frequent movement between areas, responding to pages, and coordinating with various staff and agencies.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education required.
- Full licensure in applicable state required.
- 2 years clinical experience required.
- CPI and CPR training required for psychotherapist working in inpatient psychiatric setting.
Responsibilities
- Develops, implements and evaluates patient care according to identified needs.
- Manages clients in crisis utilizing appropriate therapeutic skills and assessment techniques.
- Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation.
- Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
- Collaborates with appropriate guardians and community agencies to insure effective service delivery.
- Completes patient care assignments with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Provides accurate and consistent documentation of patient care/response in the medical record.
- Completes accurate and timely billing information.
- Designs, plans, implements effective patient education.
- Maintains open lines of communication, collaborates with healthcare team for patient outcome.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
