LCMHC)

Eventus WholeHealth Careers•Big Stone Gap, VA

About The Position

Eventus WholeHealth provides integrated healthcare to adults living in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. The Psychotherapist provides recovery-oriented rehabilitation services in individual or group settings to residents with needs ranging from anxiety and depression to severe and persistent mental illness and concerns related to death and dying. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the clinician contributes to residents’ quality of life by delivering clinical care and coordinating with other members of the care team.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work.
Current license to practice in the state where the clinician will practice; accepted licenses listed include LCSW, LISW, LPCC, LCMHC, and LMFT.
Knowledge of assessment and psychotherapy techniques, population-specific interventions, and treatment-plan-based care.
Knowledge of diagnostic tools and techniques, including the current edition of the DSM.
Knowledge of rules and regulations governing psychotherapy practice and of organizational policies and procedures.
Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, behavioral, and emotional patient data.
Skill in evaluating patient problems and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and discretion and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to collaborate with all members of the healthcare team and make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.
Ability to evaluate and make recommendations for continuous quality improvement.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

Assess residents with valid consent to determine their individual needs.
Develop and follow treatment plans that meet residents’ needs and ensure treatment is medically necessary.
Consult with residents’ primary care physicians, families, facility staff, and Eventus WholeHealth support staff as needed.
Document treatment plans, psychotherapy sessions, and treatment plan updates according to company procedures and policies.
Provide the facility with written documentation within 48 hours of service for inclusion in the patient’s medical record.
Meet with the Resident Care Coordinator or designated facility staff upon arrival and departure to review care needs and communicate findings or concerns.
Establish and maintain open, positive communication with facility staff and administration.
Provide verbal or written instructions and feedback about treatment plans and other relevant caregiver information.
Follow Eventus WholeHealth standards, policies, and procedures, as well as applicable legal, regulatory, and professional ethical requirements.
Comply with regulations governing healthcare delivery and conduct oneself professionally.
Maintain patient confidentiality, use communications and records appropriately, and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Consult with the clinical supervisor about unfamiliar resident, family, or facility requests or recommendations regarding resident care.