Program Therapist FT Days

Care New England Health System•Providence, RI

11d

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager/Director and clinical leads, and with general supervision by the Unit Chief when applicable, the Program Therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats a wide range of psychological symptoms. The role uses individual and group evidence-based interventions to help patients and families manage symptoms in healthy ways and improve overall functioning. The therapist conducts psychiatric evaluations, develops individualized treatment plans, provides therapy and psychoeducation, monitors treatment progress, and collaborates with patients’ families, social service clinicians, attending physicians, and outpatient providers. The role also includes clinical documentation, patient advocacy, risk and acuity monitoring, participation in quality assurance and symptom-monitoring activities, and training and supervision of students. The therapist helps maintain a safe care environment, completes required training, and maintains independent licensure in good standing or actively works toward licensure. Care New England Health System is an integrated healthcare organization comprising Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group.

Requirements

A master’s degree is required, except that an Addictions LCDP without a master’s degree is permissible.
Must be working toward licensure and eligible for licensure in Rhode Island; independent licensure is required or the candidate must be actively working toward it.
Experience in a psychiatric setting is required.
Training and experience in individual and group therapy are required.
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, and ACT.
Experience in psychiatric settings and in both individual and group therapy.
Skill in evaluations, treatment planning, and clinical documentation.
Ability to collaborate with families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
Proficiency with EHR systems and hospital documentation standards.
Ability to assess risk and manage patient acuity.
Ability to supervise students and manage multiple priorities.
Active and qualified students may be considered if their experience and skill level permit.

Nice To Haves

Independent licensure is preferred.
Experience delivering therapy using CBT, DBT, or ACT frameworks is preferred.
Experience in specialty areas such as addictions, OCD, LGBTQ+ care, trauma, adolescent care, or young adult care is preferred, depending on program placement.
Experience in risk assessment is preferred.
Interest in specialty areas such as trauma, addictions, and LGBTQ+ care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete initial psychiatric evaluations, including gathering current symptoms, relevant history, psychosocial stressors, and an initial working or treatment diagnosis and formulation, as assigned by leadership.
Develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based interventions.
Facilitate scheduled psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and skills groups as directed by leadership.
Collaborate with families and conduct family meetings as needed or indicated.
Monitor patients’ treatment courses and clinical progress.
Work with social service clinicians to ensure clinical documentation supports utilization review needs.
Maintain knowledge of community resources and recommend resources to social service clinicians for patient aftercare needs.
Collaborate with outpatient providers to gather their perspectives, share patient formulations, and provide follow-up recommendations supporting continued improvement after discharge.
Document a clear and concise treatment course at the end of a patient’s stay.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information obtained through professional service.
Participate in evidence-based quantitative monitoring of symptoms and progress using hospital-selected measurement tools.
Participate in assigned program quality assurance projects.
Train and supervise students in assessment, treatment planning, individual therapy, and group therapy, and participate in student evaluations as required by their schools.
Update attending physicians about patients’ acuity, with particular attention to risk factors and emergencies.
Advocate for patients’ needs within the department and with outside agencies as needed.
Complete initial evaluations, individual and group therapy notes, treatment plans, outcome monitoring, discharge summaries or treatment courses, and other documentation in accordance with hospital standards and entry timelines.
Attend staff meetings and unit huddles as directed by leadership.
Maintain computer skills necessary to complete the work.
Work with unit leadership to maintain a safe environment of care consistent with Joint Commission standards.
Complete assigned HealthStream training modules by their due dates.
Maintain independent licensure in good standing, or actively work toward licensure as applicable.
Attend trainings designated as necessary for hospital therapists.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.