Psych ED Therapist

Riverside Hospital•Hampton, VA

About The Position

The Therapist Psych ED I works under the supervision of the Clinical Services Manager to provide therapeutic services for patients and their families. Services include individual, family, and group therapy; assessment; preadmission screening evaluations; treatment planning; safety planning as part of discharge planning; coordination of placement at an appropriate level of care; and documentation. The role aims to reduce or eliminate the psychological, behavioral, or chemical dependency problems that necessitated admission. The therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team and provides clinical care appropriate to the age of the patient or resident served.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a healthcare-related field such as Social Work, Sociology, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute within 30 days.
First Aid certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute within 30 days.
Virginia LMHP-Resident (LMHP-R) or LMHP-Supervisee (LMHP-S) credential within 90 days.
Care Management Discharge Planning certification from the American Case Management Association within 90 days.
Certified Preadmission Screening credential from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services within 90 days.
Therapy Supervision credential through the Virginia Board of Counseling or Social Work within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical internship experience in a hospital or residential setting, or clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Assess the biopsychosocial functioning of assigned patients and residents through interviews, behavioral observation, mental health assessment, and collateral information.
Synthesize assessment information into written documentation that supports treatment planning.
Complete Diagnostic Summaries as assigned.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy interventions based on assessed needs and appropriate to patients’ age, developmental stage, and functioning.
Serve as a family point of contact and involve family members in treatment with patient consent.
Educate families about suicidality, diagnosis, and the plan of care as appropriate, and address their questions and concerns.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, communicate patient and family needs, integrate clinical interventions with the plan of care, and evaluate progress toward objectives.
Participate actively in team meetings.
Complete individualized medical-record documentation according to RBHC policy, including progress notes on the date therapy services are provided.
Complete safety planning as part of discharge planning, recommend outpatient services or other community supports, and document the plan thoroughly.
Coordinate referrals for patients who require a different level of care or do not meet the facility’s admission criteria.
Use clinical supervision and inform the Manager or Director about complex or problematic clinical issues.
Establish and maintain relationships with referral sources, agency personnel, and community providers.
Take on additional work or assist others during high census and heavy workloads.
Use non-patient-care time productively to benefit the facility.
Complete preadmission screening evaluations for Temporary Detention Order purposes.