Licensed Inpatient Therapist (Santa Rosa)

Northern California Behavioral Health System•Santa Rosa, CA

7d•$60 - $69•Onsite

About The Position

Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH), formerly Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, opened in 2016 and is a 144-bed acute psychiatric inpatient facility serving adolescents and adults in the North Bay. SRBHH treats mental health conditions and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. The Licensed Inpatient Therapist provides quality psychotherapeutic services for a unit-based caseload, supports departmental needs, and acts as a lead facilitator of the patient's treatment plan within an interdisciplinary team. The role requires maintaining knowledge of and understanding potential risks regarding occupational health hazards.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or closely related field.
Current Associate registration for LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC license in good standing with the California BBS, or PsyD in good standing with BOP.
Current active registration as a Clinical Supervisor or eligibility to complete requirements for CA BBS/BOP Clinical Supervisor within 90 days of hire.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required, or obtained within initial orientation period.
Verbal de-escalation and physical intervention program as approved by the CNO.
Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times.
Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.
Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
Vision: see details of objects at close range.
Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
Lift up to ten (10) pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of behavioral health experience.
Experience working with Severely Mentally Ill.
Experience with Group Facilitation.

Responsibilities

Completes initial psychosocial assessment and clinical documentation within 72 hours of patient's admission.
Ensures compliance with all treatment plan requirements, including weekly reviews and updates with the patient.
Documents treatment, interventions, face-to-face contact, and collateral information in the medical record.
Facilitates psychoeducation and process groups, adhering to the hospital schedule and completing individualized group notes.
Completes all legally mandated reports for Tarasoff and suspected abuse, informing Social Services Leadership.
Conducts family sessions for adolescents and adult patients.
Completes Release of Information accurately and completely.
Attends all scheduled Social Services/Clinical meetings prepared and on time.
Provides training and support to new onboarding therapists and Associate Therapists.
Communicates regularly with Social Services leadership regarding questions, challenges, clinical training needs, professional development, and learning objectives.
Complies with HIPAA and LPS guidelines.
Maintains effective working and professional relationships with internal and external partners.
Carries out job responsibilities while maintaining appropriate boundaries and professional demeanor.
Performs related duties as requested.
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.