Inpatient Master's Level Therapist
About The Position
Provide individual, family, and group counseling services to patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting. Provide written documentation regarding patient progress and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support treatment goals and continuity of care. This role works closely with patients, clinical staff, and community resources to promote stabilization and recovery during hospitalization. As part of the inpatient treatment team, the Therapist conducts assessments, supports treatment and discharge planning, and provides intervention for patients experiencing acute mental health and behavioral health needs.
Requirements
- Master's Degree required.
- Must have experience with mental health and/or co-occurring issues.
- Must have a valid FL driver’s license.
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Ability to develop supportive relationships with persons with legal, mental health, substance use, and co-occurring issues while maintaining appropriate therapeutic boundaries.
- Possess knowledge of mental illness and recovery including the ability to collaborate with community partners.
- Understanding of populations affected by mental illness, proven skills in networking among diverse agencies, and strong planning and personnel management abilities.
Nice To Haves
- One year of relevant experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide crisis intervention services in the community.
- Responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating, and updating treatment plans with input from the client and family.
- Conduct clinical behavioral health assessments.
- Enters written documentation into Electronic Medical Record in a timely manner for all services rendered.
- Provide supportive and educational counseling services (individual, family and group) to develop daily living and coping skills.
- Assist clients with developing natural support systems. Refer, advocate, and link clients and families to additional services as needed.
- Complete all required agency trainings to maintain 100% compliance.
- Maintains departmental productivity expectations.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and communicate patient progress, barriers, and treatment recommendations.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support for patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms or behavioral health emergencies.
- Conduct clinical assessments and contribute to treatment and discharge planning throughout the patient's hospitalization, assisting the discharge planner in evaluating barriers to discharge, identifying the safest post-discharge placement and level of care, and coordinating appropriate follow-up services and supports.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
