Outpatient Therapist, PRN

Lifepoint Health•Newburgh, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Brentwood Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Outpatient Therapist to join their team. This PRN (as needed) position is vital to the mission of making communities healthier. The role involves providing direct patient care, including individual, group, and family therapy, as well as collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and ensuring accurate and timely documentation.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work or counseling.
Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
CPR certification.
De-escalation certification (required or obtain within 30 days of hire).
Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

Responsibilities

Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
Displays active involvement in treatment planning process.
Provides family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources.
Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient’s treatment.
Works well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members.
Demonstrates active communication with team members.
Effectively communicates to UR on treatment and LOS issues.
Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate and complete manner.
Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
Acts as a member of team with crisis situation occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety.
Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills.
Assists care coordination department as requested.
Completes all documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital standards.
Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality.
Completes releases appropriately.
Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws.
Displays active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment processes.
Other duties as assigned.