Behavioral Health Therapist LMHP - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Full time

Best Care•Fremont, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: Methodist Fremont Health Hospital Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rotating weekends (1 Sat/Sun a month), no holidays. Responsible for providing therapy services to individuals and their families as part of the multidisciplinary team. Completes Psychosocial Assessments, facilitating family therapy, group therapy and individual therapy as indicated. Develops, implements, and reviews treatment plans. Provides therapy services and care coordination to individuals and their families across the spectrum of mental health conditions. All activities of the Behavioral Health Therapist shall be in accordance with State and Federal standards and Medical Staff Bylaws pertaining to Allied Health Professionals. Obtains and maintains a Scope of Practice /Collaborative Practice Agreement with a state licensed physician on active medical staff at Methodist Fremont Health.

Requirements

Master's degree with a mental health therapy focus from a regionally accredited program of higher education and includes graduate course work in specific areas required.
Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in clinical therapeutic environment or other relevant experience required.
Licensure as a Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) or Iowa Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) required for work state.
Ability to effectively plan and implement therapeutic interventions in a multi-disciplinary setting with appropriate supervision.
Skill in the use of personal computer and standard software (Microsoft and office equipment).
Knowledge of the mental health needs of pediatric, adult, geriatric populations, and drug and alcohol treatment.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, physicians, patients and community resource representatives.
Physical Continuously stand, walk or lift, handle, carry material or equipment of moderate weight. (up to 50 pounds)
Environmental Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise.
Hazards OSHA Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials
Potential for physically acting out patients and health related communicable diseases

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MSW) in Social Work preferred.
Nebraska Provisional or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (PLADC/LADC) or Iowa Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor preferred for work state.
Master Social Worker (MSW) license preferred for work state.

Responsibilities

Treatment and Therapeutic Services Discusses with individual patients their responses to events and interactions between individual appointments/ groups
Completes psychosocial assessments
Participates in treatment planning for each patient; works cooperatively as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team
Develops Treatment Plans independently and in coordination with multidisciplinary treatment team
Implements and reviews Treatment Plans with patients
Provides treatment coordination with assigned patients
Provides individual, group, and family therapy to patients and family members as indicated when possible
Documentation Documents patient’s group participation, individual and/or family therapy on day of occurrence in medical record
Maintains confidentiality of records relating to protected health information
Community & Development Develops lectures and special focus topics for program enhancement as requested
Participates in in-service training and team meetings
Works together with other departments when they need help in program development or other issues related to Behavioral Health
Develops and maintains working relationships between Behavioral Health and other hospital departments and outside community agencies
Orients new staff members to therapist role within Behavioral Health
Keeps Director of Behavioral Health informed of patient needs and community issues
Pursues continuing age related competency per patient population
Effectively utilizes knowledge of age appropriate developmental needs and abilities in the assessment, treatment and education of patients and families
Represents the Behavioral Health Service Line in a positive manner in the clinic and within the community
Participates in the marketing effort for Behavioral Health through internal and external activities
Attends and participates in those continuing education and staff development activities required and/or necessary for own continued growth and professional development
Maintains an accurate record of in-service/staff development attendance
Performance Improvement Overall work performance is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the performance improvement standards for the department
Participates in department performance improvement program and projects
Business Acumen Is vigilant to the day to day business fluctuations and responds promptly to re-prioritized assignments to fit the need
Performs routine assignments independently
Seeks direction when indicated for unusual or non-routine duties
Advises appropriate personnel (i.e., Supervisor) of situations requiring administrative, medical or technical expertise and follow-up
Manages time effectively. Completes all assignments within the allotted time frame. Establishes priorities for using time to the best advantage
Safety Initiative - Complies with Fremont Health safety policies and procedures and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, JCAHO, CLIA. Etc.)
Performs job duties in a manner consistent with organization and departmental safety policies and procedures
Completes departmental safety requirements, I.e., annual competencies, departmental in-services, etc., on an annual basis