Psychiatric Therapist, Full-Time, Days

Huntsville Hospital 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. The role is an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team and helps patients address social problems and cope with the social and emotional effects of psychiatric illness through individual counseling, group and family therapy, and connections to hospital and community resources. The therapist demonstrates Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision, and values through their behavior.

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.
Maintain CPI/MOAB and CPR certifications as required by hospital procedures.

Nice To Haves

Licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial discharge-planning assessments and make appropriate referrals based on assessment findings 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 for each patient and implement the plan’s interventions within an adequate time frame.
Provide group, family, and individual therapy, and other interventions including safety planning, PASSR screenings for skilled nursing placement, assistance with aftercare documents, and mental status examinations as ordered by medical staff.
Contact family members, parents or guardians, and referral sources when appropriate and in compliance with HIPAA laws and regulations.
Provide discharge-planning services, including arranging aftercare and communicating with outpatient providers, family members, legal guardians, and receiving facilities to support continuity of care.
Maintain accurate, concise patient-record documentation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, including discharge-planning efforts, progress toward treatment-plan goals, and relevant contacts.
Assist with evaluating protected individuals suspected of physical abuse, neglect, exploitation, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse, and submit abuse or neglect reports to the appropriate authority.
Maintain CPI/MOAB certification as outlined in Decatur Morgan procedures.
Maintain CPR certification as outlined in Decatur Morgan procedures.