PHP Outpatient Therapist (PRN)

UHS • Dover, DE

2d

About The Position

Dover Behavioral Health System is seeking a PRN Therapist for its Adolescent Partial Day Program. The role delivers comprehensive clinical services, including case management and psychotherapy, primarily for adult patients and potentially for children and adolescents as well. In an outpatient day program setting, the therapist collaborates with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary treatment team to address biopsychosocial needs, support emotional health, coordinate care, and plan for discharge.

Requirements

• MSW or a master’s degree in a recognized mental health field.
• Must be working toward licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavior management.
• At least one year of direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, treatment, and/or clinical assessment skills.
• License in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments by interviewing patients and family members, documenting patient history, and identifying preliminary treatment issues.
• Help patients meet biopsychosocial needs through therapeutic treatment, consultation, teaching, specialized clinical social work services, crisis intervention, family therapy, and information and referrals.
• Participate in developing and implementing treatment plans and ensure realistic care plans are carried out.
• Provide individual, group, and family process-oriented therapy and facilitate didactic groups using professional treatment modalities.
• Serve as the primary contact and advocate for patients and families during the patient’s stay, working with the treatment team.
• Document patient treatment legibly and promptly in the medical record.
• Develop and coordinate individualized discharge plans using treatment team and chart information; identify and assess family or community resources for aftercare needs.
• Attend and conduct treatment team meetings, present cases and progress toward treatment goals, make treatment recommendations, and coordinate care with team members.
• Facilitate patient care for the day, including security checks for contraband and ensuring medications and meals are provided.
• Conduct risk assessments at the beginning and end of the program to determine whether a higher level of care is needed.
• Report incidents or suspected incidents of sexual or physical abuse and other issues to community or state agencies, and represent the facility in legal proceedings.
• Communicate patient progress to referral sources and other appropriate parties.

What This Job Offers