Mental Health Clinical Therapist Weekender-Per Diem-LOH Inpatient Adol unit

Nevada System of Higher Education

81d • $30 - $45

About The Position

Providing quality clinical therapeutic services to patient populations and their families/significant others. Serving as a member of the interdisciplinary team, supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy and assuring the deliverance of quality treatment.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social work or a Master’s Degree in a recognized mental health field or a Bachelor’s Degree and completion of an approved substance abuse education program for assignment in the substance abuse area.
• Knowledge of developmental psychology, disease pathology and clinical needs of assigned population.
• Ability to maintain information which is highly confidential.
• Ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical records documentation.
• Ability to demonstrate self-control in volatile or hostile situations.
• Ability to set therapeutic limits and maintain therapeutic distance with clients; maintains therapeutic boundaries with patients during treatment and following discharge.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years of experience in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments by interviewing the patient and their significant others to obtain history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus.
• Contacts appropriate previous and current tertiary caregivers to obtain relevant collateral clinical data that may be needed for the patient’s coordination of care, treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Develops, implements and monitors progress of the patient’s individualized treatment plan.
• Conducts daily group and individual assessments to identify issues for treatment focus by interviewing the patient one-on-one and transcribing relevant information.
• Provides individual, group and family process-oriented counseling sessions.
• Conducts educational, after care support and other didactic groups for patients and family members using various professional treatment modalities.
• Participates in regular clinical team meetings/staffing and provides input on the psychosocial, disease management and case management needs of the patient.
• Demonstrates an understanding, and adheres to all procedures and legislation, which apply to patients cared for in a Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment facility.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of community resources (12 step support meetings, recovery homes and residential treatment facilities) and medical allied staff expertise to assure an appropriate discharge liaison is implemented.
• Reports to community/state agencies any patient issues that are required by hospital policy and state or federal law.
• Serves as the facilities representative in legal proceedings resulting from said reports.
• Maintains accurate and timely medical records including psycho-social assessments, family session and daily progress notes to include school personnel and other community collateral involvement.
• Provides descriptions of therapeutic interventions and patient response for discharge planning process.
• Schedules, attends and documents court hearings as required, such as involuntary admission, guardianship, etc.
• May provide backup services for incoming assessment and referral calls.
• Participates in activities that enhance professional growth and development.
• May serve as a spokesperson before professional or community groups.
• Demonstrates conduct in keeping with LOH ethical standards.
• Complies with facility safety, infection control and security program.
• Floats to alternate units or Linden Oaks locations based on census and staffing needs.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development.
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free Parking.
• Wellness Program.
• Savings Plan.
• Health Savings Account Options.
• Retirement Options with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• Community Involvement Opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree