Behavioral Health Therapist PLMHP - Full time - Days

Best Care•Fremont, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing therapy services to groups, individuals and their families as part of the multidisciplinary team. Completes Psychosocial Assessments, facilitates family therapy, group therapy and individual therapy as indicated. Develops, implements, and reviews treatment plans with appropriate supervision. Provides therapy services and care coordination to individuals and their families across the spectrum of mental health conditions with appropriate supervision. 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.
Provisional licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) required.
Prior experience in clinical therapeutic environment or other relevant experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MSW) in Social Work preferred.
Provisional or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (PLADC/LADC) preferred.
Master Social Worker (MSW) license preferred.

Responsibilities

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
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
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
Overall work performance is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the performance improvement standards for the department
Participates in department performance improvement program and projects
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
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