Therapist II

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

18d

About The Position

Therapist II Job Code: BH1200 Monday-Thursday | 1pm-11pm ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day. JOB TYPE Classification: Non Exempt Supervises Positions: JOB SUMMARY The Therapist II is responsible for making treatments and level of care decisions independently. They collaborate as needed with their physician partners. The Therapist II provides complete patient assessments, plans for therapeutic interventions and appropriate follow up care, implementing treatment plans, coordination of the treatment process and discharge planning. Also demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and cultural diversity of the patients served. In addition, the therapist will uphold and demonstrate the UVA Mission, Vision and Values: Compassion, Diversity, Personal Excellence, and Teamwork. The Therapist II reports to the Supervisor of Behavioral Health Therapy and/or Manager of Behavioral Health Operations.

Requirements

Graduate Degree required.
Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field.
2 year of relevant experience required.
LPC, LCSW, Clinic Psychologist, or LMFT required.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification required within 3 months of hire.
BLS required within 3 months of hire.
Good working knowledge of computers.
Ability to care for Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse age specific populations.
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs.
For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

The Therapist II is responsible for making treatments and level of care decisions independently.
The Therapist II provides complete patient assessments, plans for therapeutic interventions and appropriate follow up care, implementing treatment plans, coordination of the treatment process and discharge planning.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and cultural diversity of the patients served.
Uphold and demonstrate the UVA Mission, Vision and Values: Compassion, Diversity, Personal Excellence, and Teamwork.
Provides guidance to team members as they navigate patient concerns through teaching, good communication, and trust building behaviors.
Utilizes relationship building skills through rounding to provide training and coaching to team members on how to effectively connect with patients.
Uses patient feedback to create innovative ideas to meet patient needs.
Ensures team members have pertinent information to educate patients on procedures and processes.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members, leadership, and community providers.
Demonstrates a willingness to adjust activities to accommodate the needs of team members.
Develops team members through mentoring, precepting, orientation, and timely feedback.
Collaborates with leaders and other team members for positive experiences for patients.
Has a deep knowledge of psychiatric medications, psychiatric diagnosis, mental health concepts, and evidence based therapeutic interventions and treatments.
Implements treatment plan using best practice modalities and interventions to obtain optimal patient outcomes.
Establishes and maintains control of violent patients, defends self and others against violent assaults, and reacts appropriately during a psychiatric crisis.
Continues professional development and assumes responsibility as a self-directed professional for continuing education.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.