Psych ED Therapist
About The Position
The Therapist Psych ED I works under the supervision of the Clinical Services Manager to provide therapeutic services for patients and families, including individual, family, and group therapy; assessment; preadmission screening evaluations; treatment and safety planning; discharge planning; coordination of placement at an appropriate level of care; and documentation. The role aims to reduce or eliminate psychological, behavioral, or chemical dependency problems that necessitated admission. The therapist is an active member of an interdisciplinary team and provides clinical care appropriate to the age of the patient or resident served. The position also involves working with families, referral sources, agency personnel, and community providers; coordinating referrals when a patient needs another level of care or does not meet facility admission criteria; and using clinical supervision to address complex or problematic issues. Weekend and irregular shifts are required.
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 AHA, ARC, or ASHI within 30 days of hire.
- First Aid certification from AHA, ARC, or ASHI within 30 days of hire.
- Virginia Department of Health Professions LMHP-Resident (LMHP-R) or LMHP-Supervisee (LMHP-S) credential within 90 days of hire.
- Care Management Discharge Planning certification from ACMA within 90 days of hire.
- Certified Preadmission Screening credential from Virginia DBHDS within 90 days of hire.
- Therapy Supervision credential through the Virginia Board of Counseling or Social Work within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to work weekend and irregular shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of clinical internship in a hospital or residential setting, or clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess the biopsychosocial functioning of assigned patients and residents through interviewing, behavioral observation, mental health assessment, and collateral sources; synthesize findings into written documentation for treatment planning and complete Diagnostic Summaries as assigned.
- Provide clinically sound individual, family, and group therapy based on assessed needs and appropriate to age, developmental stage, and level of functioning.
- Serve as a point of contact for family members and, with patient consent, support their participation in treatment; provide appropriate education about suicidality, diagnoses, and plans of care, and address questions and issues.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, communicate patient and family needs, integrate clinical interventions with the plan of care, evaluate progress toward objectives, and participate in team meetings.
- Complete thorough, individualized medical record documentation according to facility policy, including therapy progress notes on the date services are provided.
- Complete safety planning as part of discharge planning, recommend outpatient services or community supports, and document plans thoroughly.
- Coordinate referrals for patients who require a different level of care or do not meet the facility’s admission criteria.
- Use clinical supervision effectively and inform the Manager or Director about complex or problematic clinical issues.
- Establish and maintain relationships with referral sources, agency personnel, and community providers.
- Assist with additional work or colleagues’ workloads during high census and heavy workloads, and use non-patient-care time productively for the facility.
- Complete preadmission screening evaluations for Temporary Detention Order purposes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
