Behavioral Health Therapist; Adult Psych; 0.0FTE; All Shifts

UnityPoint Health•Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist works with behavioral health patients in an assigned department. The role completes assessments, develops plans of care, and makes discharge disposition recommendations appropriate to the level of care. The therapist coordinates care with patients’ formal and informal supports and ensures aftercare resources are in place. The position provides therapeutic interventions that may include group and family meetings, individual interventions, patient advocacy, crisis intervention, and discharge planning. Specific duties vary according to the level of care in which services are provided. The therapist may also provide support or coverage in other behavioral health departments as assigned.

Requirements

For inpatient units: Master of Science degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy with a clinical/mental health concentration from an accredited school.
For Emergency Services: Master of Science degree in Social Work.
Two years of clinical experience with psychiatric patients or clients.
For Emergency Services: LCSW.
For inpatient units: Licensed for Independent Practice (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) by the Wisconsin Department of Professional Services and Safety.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong desire to lead therapeutic groups.
Experience and skill in working as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Complete a biopsychosocial assessment upon patient admission.
Coordinate with outpatient supports and families to obtain collateral information for patient care planning.
Coordinate and lead meetings with families and individuals from external systems.
Facilitate patient treatment groups.
Provide education on mental health topics, including communication techniques, coping strategies, cognitive restructuring, stress management, and emotional regulation.
Provide therapeutic interventions using modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solutions-Focused Therapy, process groups, and suicide prevention strategies.
Work with patients and families to establish an aftercare plan.
Coordinate with the legal system when warranted for emergency detention, protective placement, and related matters, and provide updates to the treatment team.
Provide resource information to support success after discharge.
Coordinate aftercare plans with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other community supports as needed.
Provide support or coverage in other behavioral health departments as assigned.