THERAPIST (LICENSED) - PRN / WEEKEND ONLY

UHS•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Weekend PRN Clinician/Therapist provides behavioral health and clinical services to patients on weekends. The role conducts psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, provides individual, group, and family therapy as indicated, completes clinical documentation, participates in crisis intervention, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team to support quality patient care and continuity of services. This is an as-needed position requiring availability every other weekend, including Saturdays and Sundays. Typical shifts are eight hours, depending on census and facility needs. Additional coverage may be available during holidays or staffing shortages. The therapist may work with child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and chemically dependent patients, applying age- and population-appropriate clinical practices and facility standards.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
One to three years of experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; a combination of education, licensure, experience, and/or student internship hours may be considered.
State licensure as LCSW, LCSW-A, LCMHC, LCMHC-A, LMFT, LMFT-A, or other state-approved behavioral health licensure.
Complete CPR and CPI or HWC training before beginning work.
Pass a competency exam for the area upon hire.
Availability every other weekend, including Saturdays and Sundays.
Knowledge of family and group therapy techniques, crisis intervention procedures, clinical assessment, therapeutic planning, and techniques.
Strong clinical assessment skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines and corporate deadlines.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and coworkers and work as a team player.
Ability to follow safety policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality, accept direction, and adhere to policies and procedures.
Ability to adapt care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient groups.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods and respond quickly to behavioral health emergencies.
Ability to use office equipment and electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and risk evaluations.
Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy services as indicated.
Facilitate psychoeducational groups and therapeutic interventions.
Monitor patient progress and document treatment outcomes.
Conduct discharge planning and coordinate aftercare services and referrals.
Complete crisis assessments and intervene during behavioral health emergencies.
Complete clinical documentation within established timeframes, including progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
Ensure documentation and care comply with facility, state, federal, and accreditation standards.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and communicate with nursing, medical staff, case management, and leadership.
Provide clinical recommendations regarding patient care and treatment needs.
Connect patients with community resources and coordinate referrals.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and follow facility policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and chart audits as requested.
Maintain professional licensure and continuing education requirements.
Complete continuing care plans, including follow-up appointments within seven days, primary diagnosis, reason for hospitalization, and information for the next level of care.
Conduct wellness checks within 72 hours after discharge and make patient contact extending to 14 days; the stated goal is 80 percent within 72 hours.
Ensure patient satisfaction surveys are completed at discharge and forward surveys to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Follow applicable standards and program protocols for child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and chemically dependent patients.
Attend mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities.
Support facility quality and performance improvement goals and objectives.
Adhere to standards for professional conduct, dress, attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality.