Intake Therapist, Day Hospital

Sheppard Pratt • Towson, MD

6d • $62,387 - $108,577 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs comprehensive intake, assessment, and evaluation services for child, adolescent and adult patients requiring day hospital level of care. Interviews patients and families to perform admission intake functions and complete psychosocial assessments, risk evaluations, and level-of-care determinations. Evaluates clinical appropriateness for admission and provides treatment recommendations and referral guidance; communicates with outside agencies regarding patient needs and any reportable events. Communicates with patients based on an understanding of the developmental needs of patient. Conducts diagnostic interviews, psychosocial evaluations, and clinical screenings to identify appropriate service placement. Participates as a member of the treatment team to facilitate admission decisions and coordination of services for patients entering the program.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling from an accredited school.
• Possession of a Maryland State license (LCSW-C, LCPC, LMSW, or LGPC) at the time of appointment and continuously while in the Therapist position.
• For LGPC: Will be required to receive 100 hours of face-to-face clinical supervision provided by a board-approved supervisor and is expected to apply for the LCPC license within 2 to 3 years’ of acceptance of LGPC role. Will be required to participate in a minimum of 3 hours of face-to-face supervision per month with the approved supervisor. Will be responsible for maintaining documentation, for at least 5 years, of supervisory sessions including dates, duration, and focus of supervision, to be available for verification to the Board.
• For LMSW: Will be required to receive 144 hours of supervision provided by a board-approved SPHS LCSW-C supervisor and is expected to apply and sit for the LCSW-C license within 2 to 3 years’ of acceptance of LMSW role. Will be required to participate in a minimum of 3 hours of face-to-face supervision per month with the LCSW-C supervisor. Will be responsible for maintaining documentation, for at least 5 years, of supervisory sessions including dates, duration, and focus of supervision, to be available for verification to the Board.
• Two years of experience in a mental health or chemical dependency treatment setting.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, diagnoses, and therapies, and social work theory, principles, and practice.
• Knowledge of psychiatric terminology; psychopharmacology; social work/counseling therapies, and techniques (including psychotherapy and other specialized techniques such as hypnotherapy depending on specific program assignment); community referral resources; financial planning; and referral and follow-up procedures sufficient to meet patients' treatment needs.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with stressed, hostile, irritable, or emotionally dependent child/adolescent patients or family members, conduct therapy sessions, and represent the Hospital
• Work requires analytical ability to resolve psychosocial problems including: assessment of patients' needs; development of goals and appropriate treatment strategies; modification of levels of care for patients with shifting emotional, social, vocational, interpersonal, and medical needs; and discharge and aftercare planning.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates patient focus and strives to exceed expectations for customer service
• Collects patient assessment data in a systematic, continuous and complete manner.
• Conducts diagnostic interviews and comprehensive intake evaluations.
• Reviews referral documentation, prior treatment records to determine clinical appropriateness for program admission.
• Identifies treatment barriers and recommends appropriate interventions or alternate resources.
• Documents assessments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Identifies behaviors which may indicate suicidal risk.
• Identifies signs of abuse and completes appropriate follow-up.
• Completes assessments include assessing the patient’s growth and development, including physical, emotional, cognitive, educational, nutritional, and social development.
• Develops a plan of care that complements the services that are provided by other members of the team.
• Identifies and communicates family and patient’s goals in a manner that is clear, specific and individualized.
• Appropriately identifies, coordinates, and utilizes available resources.
• Communicates the plan of care to the patient and other members of the health care team.
• Communicates the plan of care to family members, significant others, community referral source, and/or agencies.
• Completes written documentation in compliance with hospital and program standards.
• Completes all documentation so that it is legible, accurate, timely and in accordance with Hospital & program standards.
• Reports pertinent information to treatment team.
• Provides appropriate communication, liaison, and coordination of information with school systems and community resources regarding child abuse/neglect, guardianship/custody, and other clinical issues.
• For LMSW’s/LGPC’s: Maintains documentation of supervisory sessions with board approved supervisor as required by the Social Work/Counseling board

Benefits

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level