Psychiatric Therapist, Full-Time, Days

HH Health System•Decatur, AL

About The Position

The Psychiatric Therapist develops and implements psychotherapeutic interventions and performs case management duties in an acute-care inpatient psychiatric setting. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the therapist helps patients address social and emotional challenges associated with psychiatric illness through individual counseling, group and family therapy, and connections to hospital and community resources. The therapist also supports treatment planning, discharge planning, continuity of care, and accurate clinical documentation, while demonstrating Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
At least one year of experience working with individuals in a mental health setting, or an equivalent level of education and experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Knowledge of community resources and procedures for obtaining needed patient services.
Knowledge of evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques and ability to implement them effectively with a diverse patient population.
Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the clinical setting.
Ability to maintain records, obtain accurate social data, and document it clearly and concisely.
Knowledge of psychiatric illnesses and their social aspects.
Ability to maintain CPI/MOAB and CPR certifications as required by hospital procedures.

Nice To Haves

Licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial discharge-planning assessments and make appropriate referrals based on the assessment and interdisciplinary treatment team recommendations.
Participate as an integral member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and document identified interventions and patient progress toward treatment goals.
Assist in developing treatment plans and implement the interventions specified in those plans within an adequate time frame.
Provide group, family, and individual therapy, and perform other interventions such as developing safety plans, completing PASSR screenings for skilled nursing placement, assisting with aftercare documents, and administering mental status examinations as ordered by medical staff.
Contact family members, parents or guardians, and referral sources when appropriate and in accordance with HIPAA laws and regulations.
Provide discharge-planning services, including arranging aftercare, communicating with outpatient providers to support continuity of care, and contacting family members, legal guardians, and receiving facilities.
Maintain accurate, concise patient-record documentation reflecting discharge-planning efforts, progress toward treatment goals, and contacts with family, guardians, or referral sources.
Assist in evaluating protected individuals suspected of experiencing physical abuse, neglect, exploitation, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse, and primarily submit abuse or neglect reports to the appropriate authority.
Maintain CPI/MOAB certification in accordance with Decatur Morgan procedures.
Maintain CPR certification in accordance with Decatur Morgan procedures.