Inpatient Therapist

Intermountain Health

2d • $36 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Mental Health Professional uses clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care with the appropriate care team, assess crisis situations and provide needed resources or referrals, and provide family and individual treatment as indicated. The role works collaboratively with patients, significant others, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties, providing care appropriate to the established plan of care and assigned patient population.

This is a part-time position at 24 hours per week, scheduled Friday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital in Sandy, Utah. The hourly range is $35.60–$54.93, with the actual rate dependent on experience. The position may include medical staff credentialing and peer review requirements when working in a behavioral health setting. It may also involve providing support and debriefing with the Employee Assistance Program for staff after adverse events.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or a related field from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
• Current state licensure, as required by the state, as an LCSW, LMFT, CMHC/LPC/LCPC, or Psychologist.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills, including email and word processing.
• Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including reading and assessing information, communicating effectively, using computers and delicate equipment, assisting with patient transfers and ambulation, handling supplies and equipment, and standing for extended periods as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with patients, families, and treatment teams.
• Dual licensure with current state licensure as an LAC.
• For Montana positions only, current state licensure as an MHPP.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, modifying care plans to reflect changes in patient status.
• Refer patients to appropriate services, including community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, or other mental health providers.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop discharge plans and arrange further care, services, and referrals to support continuity of care.
• Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing the needs of new, current, and discharging patients in areas of responsibility.
• Provide behavioral health consultations for patients and caregivers; conduct psychosocial assessments; and provide supportive, crisis, bereavement, and other behavioral health interventions as needed.
• Educate, communicate, and coordinate with patient care teams and outside agencies to support quality care and timely discharge and to identify and resolve delays or issues.
• May provide support and debriefing, in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program, to staff members following adverse events.

Benefits

• The employer describes a benefits package intended to support well-being across physical, mental, and emotional health; details are available through the employer’s benefits information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time