Clinical Therapist Physician Practice (1.0 FTE/Alternating Shifts)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Munster, IN

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About The Position

Starting with the diagnostic interview, the Clinical Therapist evaluates a patient’s needs and develops a treatment plan with measurable goals. The therapist then handles patient care for children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Sound interesting? Are you a compassionate listener? Are you able to evaluate and asses a patient’s needs accurately? Do you enjoy caring for people with behavioral, emotional and mental needs? This could be the perfect spot for you.

Requirements

• Prior Social Services experience.
• Adapt and respond quickly to changing priorities.
• Manage conflict and tactfully handle complaints and difficult situations.
• Make decisions and use judgement in ambiguous situations.
• Common diagnostic procedures knowledge.
• Collaborate discharge planning with other agencies and community resources.
• Demonstrate understanding of DSM-5.
• Emergency Response and Preparedness.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Show sincere interest in others and their concerns.
• Crises Intervention theory.
• Act as a liaison/advocate between patient and physician.

Responsibilities

• Teach, take continuing education classes, and attend conferences or seminars to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
• Document patient care information and ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
• Direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
• Perform thorough patient psychosocial assessments to explore the physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient and their conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed