Behavioral Health Therapist

Independence Health System Careers•Unity Township, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes and conducts therapeutic interventions for assigned caseload in outpatient environment. Emphasizes short term cognitive/behavioral approaches to effect social/emotional adjustment or address behavioral disorders. Provides emergency behavioral health services. Essential Job Functions Completes patient assessments. Interviews patients/families/significant others at time of initial presentation to complete psychosocial history and assessment. Documents clinical activities within established time frames according to department, hospital and regulatory agency standards. Assists the Department's compliance with state, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies. Participates in preparation for inspections, surveys and audits. Participates in ongoing unit Performance Improvement Activities. Communicates effectively with patients/peers/families/treatment team. Returns patient/family phone calls and documents. Provides peer/treatment team consultation when asked. Uses computer as required for E-mail, scheduling, authorizations, insurance tracking, etc. Provides and participates in Educational Activities. Provides and documents patient/family education. Participates in staff education both as participant and presenter. Makes recommendations for staff development. Serves on Hospital committees and participates in other related projects as directed. Complies with requirements for credentialed status as required. Completes timely credentialing/re-credentialing. Maintains active licensure. Completes C.E.U.'s required for continued licensure. Delivers presentations to other agencies and groups pertaining to the services provided by the PHP. Serves on hospital committees and participates in other related projects as directed. Other duties as assigned. Specialty Functions Processes psychiatric emergencies. Assesses severity of patient condition. Collaborates with psychiatrist to effect a crisis resolution. Processes commitments. Refers patients to appropriate treatment facilities. Demonstrates working knowledge of Mental Health Procedures Act. Participates in Treatment Planning. Completes treatment plans and treatment plan reviews according to department standards and regulatory agencies. Attends treatment team meetings. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member to actively identify and resolve patient needs. Uses skilled therapeutic modalities. Provides individual, group and family therapy. Provides crisis intervention techniques as needed and develops individualized safety contracts as necessary. Documents services provided according to department and regulatory agencies. Consistently meets productivity targets. Obtains authorizations/reauthorizations for treatment. Completes activity logs as requested. Assists the department's compliance with State, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies. Participates in preparation for inspections, surveys and audits. Participates in ongoing unit Performance Improvement activates. Communicates effectively with patients/peers/families/treatment team/agencies. Attends at least 75% of staff meetings. Reads and signs off minutes of those not attended. Returns guest/family phone calls and documents. Provides peer/treatment team consultation when asked. Uses computer as required for email, scheduling, authorizations, insurance tracking. Etc. Serves as liaison between physician and families and agencies/services. Provides and participates in educational activities. Provides and documents patient/family education. Participates in staff education, both as participant and presenter. Serves on hospital committees and participates in other related projects as directed.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related Human Service degree.
One (1) or more years’ experience in clinical setting or equivalent work-related experience.
Two (2) or more years prior experience in provision of individual and group psychotherapy in a clinical setting.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Knowledge of Payor/Insurance Benefits
Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office)
Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
Creativity in treatment in various settings including inpatient, skilled nursing and outpatient clinics
Ability to transition smoothly between various treatment settings.
Ability to understand and react effectively to the unique needs of the population served.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a managed care environment.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
Professional Licensure (LCSW, LSW, LPC, LMFT or licensed psychologist).
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Ability to be credentialed with local insurance providers.

Responsibilities

Completes patient assessments.
Interviews patients/families/significant others at time of initial presentation to complete psychosocial history and assessment.
Documents clinical activities within established time frames according to department, hospital and regulatory agency standards.
Assists the Department's compliance with state, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.
Participates in preparation for inspections, surveys and audits.
Participates in ongoing unit Performance Improvement Activities.
Communicates effectively with patients/peers/families/treatment team.
Returns patient/family phone calls and documents.
Provides peer/treatment team consultation when asked.
Uses computer as required for E-mail, scheduling, authorizations, insurance tracking, etc.
Provides and participates in Educational Activities.
Provides and documents patient/family education.
Participates in staff education both as participant and presenter.
Makes recommendations for staff development.
Serves on Hospital committees and participates in other related projects as directed.
Complies with requirements for credentialed status as required.
Completes timely credentialing/re-credentialing.
Maintains active licensure.
Completes C.E.U.'s required for continued licensure.
Delivers presentations to other agencies and groups pertaining to the services provided by the PHP.
Processes psychiatric emergencies.
Assesses severity of patient condition.
Collaborates with psychiatrist to effect a crisis resolution.
Processes commitments.
Refers patients to appropriate treatment facilities.
Demonstrates working knowledge of Mental Health Procedures Act.
Completes treatment plans and treatment plan reviews according to department standards and regulatory agencies.
Attends treatment team meetings.
Functions as an interdisciplinary team member to actively identify and resolve patient needs.
Provides individual, group and family therapy.
Provides crisis intervention techniques as needed and develops individualized safety contracts as necessary.
Consistently meets productivity targets.
Obtains authorizations/reauthorizations for treatment.
Completes activity logs as requested.
Attends at least 75% of staff meetings.
Reads and signs off minutes of those not attended.
Serves as liaison between physician and families and agencies/services.