Licensed Therapist, Behavioral Health

Phoebe Putney Health System

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Therapist ensures appropriate services are provided to patients on the unit and in outpatient services. The therapist works independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide effective treatment, assess patient needs, and support patients in completing treatment plan goals. The role provides counseling, education, and support to patients and their families through individual and group sessions, and requires strong written and verbal communication for documentation and therapeutic interactions. The therapist interacts with physicians and community agencies to support continuity of care, prevent recurring problems, and assist with case management and discharge planning. The role also periodically provides in-service training to unit staff and represents the Behavioral Health Center by presenting community education programs. Responsibilities include assessment and diagnosis; individualized care planning and implementation; compassionate, patient-centered care; timely and accurate documentation; and evaluation of outcomes. The therapist collaborates with patients, families, healthcare providers, and other disciplines, uses appropriate community resources, respects confidentiality and privacy, adapts care to patient needs, and supports patients’ social, spiritual, and cultural needs. The role also includes attending meetings and required training, maintaining current knowledge, following organizational policies and values, and performing other duties as required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
Two to three years of behavioral health experience.
Current required licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Crisis Response Training is required within two months of hire for Behavioral Health employees.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Organizational and presentation skills and extensive knowledge of mental health.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs, collect data systematically, identify issues, and develop diagnoses based on assessment findings.
Develop and implement individualized care plans and strategies that address patient diagnoses and support continuity of care.
Provide counseling, education, support, and effective interventions to patients and families in individual and group sessions.
Work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver efficient and effective treatment.
Monitor and document patient responses, adapt communication and care to patient needs, and recognize age-specific responses to treatment.
Consult with healthcare providers and make referrals as appropriate; use community resources and systems to implement care plans.
Interact with physicians and community agencies to support continuity of care, prevent recurring problems, and assist with case management and discharge planning.
Document required information and care processes accurately and in a timely manner, following required terminology, style, and format.
Develop and evaluate expected outcomes with patients, families, and other disciplines; modify outcomes as patient assessments change and document evaluation results.
Respect patient confidentiality and privacy and support patients’ and families’ social, spiritual, and cultural needs.
Manage difficult or emotional patient situations with compassion and establish rapport with clients.
Periodically provide in-service training to staff on the unit.
Represent the Behavioral Health Center by presenting community education programs.
Attend staff meetings, mandatory in-services, competency evaluations, and ongoing educational programs; maintain current knowledge in areas of responsibility.
Follow hospital and departmental attendance, punctuality, policies, and procedures; perform other duties as required.
Demonstrate competency in providing care based on patients’ age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs; wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.