Therapist - Behavioral Health - PT

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Works with a multidisciplinary team to create safe and appropriate discharge plans specific to a patient’s needs. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The benefits have never been more rewarding.

Requirements

Assessment and counseling skills
Basic computer skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
Integrity: A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing. The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.
Compassion: A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact. Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
Accountability: Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues. Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
Respect: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population. Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
Excellence: Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making. Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes. Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects. Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.
Masters’ Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy
BSRB Licensed at Masters Level Clinician
American Heart Association BLS is required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital experience

Responsibilities

Upon admission of each assigned patient, complete the bio psychosocial assessment
Identify the need and facilitate individual and/or family therapy with assigned inpatients and their family &/or involved persons
For patients identified at high risk for suicide, conduct at least one individual therapy session per day
In collaboration with other members of the therapy staff, conduct group therapy, recreational and creative arts groups
Provide direction including curriculum materials to nursing staff for facilitation of psychoeducational groups
Twice weekly and upon discharge, complete the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Risk Assessment
In collaboration with the patient, pursues collaborative information that will aid in the formulation of treatment and discharge plans
Participates in the treatment team process both in person and by contributing to elements of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan including the identification of patient strength, opportunities, resources and challenges
In collaboration with the medical staff, assigns diagnoses to each assigned patient and updates the treatment plan accordingly
Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI)
Develop a rudimentary knowledge of utilization review to serve as back up in the LBSW’s absence.
Participates in clinical supervision as provided by an approved LSCSW