Supplemental, Program Therapist
Memorial Hermann Health System
About The Position
The Program Therapist assesses patients, develops treatment plans based on clinical assessments and patient needs, provides appropriate treatment, and plans patient discharge when applicable. The role involves working with patients experiencing psychological distress and may include care for neurological cognitive deficits or disabilities. The therapist collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and, when appropriate, patients’ families to coordinate treatment and discharge planning. This is a supplemental position requiring 1–2 shifts per week at the Kirby Glen Outpatient Center.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or a related behavioral science field.
- Licensure in the field of expertise; preferably Licensed Master Social Worker. The posting also states that the candidate must be fully licensed.
- Two years of experience with patients presenting with psychological distress.
- Two or more years of prior experience in a medical setting.
- Experience with neurological cognitive deficits or disabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and develop treatment plans based on clinical assessments and patient needs, involving patients and families when appropriate and setting a treatment timeframe.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team by participating in case conferences, treatment-plan reviews, and staffing.
- Contact and work with families as appropriate, address family concerns, and involve families in treatment and discharge decisions.
- Conduct group, individual, and family therapy sessions when appropriate.
- Perform case management when necessary.
- Document treatment and services in the medical record, including patient progress and response to treatment.
- Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including requirements related to time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
- Maintain professional growth by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills-competency requirements; support department goals and serve as a mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Provide compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues in accordance with Memorial Hermann’s service standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
