Clinical Therapist (1.0 FTE/Days)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Dyer, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Franciscan Health, the Clinical Therapist holds the valuable role of providing evaluation and treatment of patients in collaboration with a Physician or licensed Psychologist. This specialized therapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with behavioral health disorders and/or dual diagnoses. In addition, the Clinical Therapist will provide information and counseling to patients and family members, and utilize individual, group, and family therapy.
WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT 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. 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.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Social Work, Counseling or Marriage and Family
• 2 years Social Services
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees