About The Position
Summit Oaks Hospital is seeking a licensed clinician for its inpatient department. The Program Therapist performs social services functions to help patients meet their biopsychosocial needs and achieve optimal emotional health through therapeutic treatment. The role includes consultation, teaching, specialized social work services for patients and families, crisis intervention, short-term therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed. The posting identifies the position as per-diem and also describes it as a full-time, five-days-a-week position requiring one weekend per month.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a clinically related mental health field.
- State license in the clinician's discipline; listed licenses include LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, and LCADC.
- A minimum of two years of experience in a psychiatric health care facility.
- Knowledge of family and group therapy techniques.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention procedures.
- Knowledge of therapeutic planning and techniques.
- One weekend per month is required.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills is preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment skills are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and support groups.
- Communicate with patients, families, health care team members, and community providers about patient status and progress.
- Interact and communicate with community agencies in assessing and serving patients.
- Conduct individual, couples, and family counseling when indicated.
- Evaluate and document the effectiveness of interventions and patient responses.
- Contribute to the effective functioning of the patient's program and other facility-wide activities.
- Participate in and contribute effectively to patient care conferences, treatment planning meetings, and treatment planning rounds.
- Maintain knowledge of children's developmental stages and seek guidance from the nurse in charge when questions arise about age-appropriate behavior.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required by the position.
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