Outpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health PRN
About The Position
Woodland Springs is seeking an outpatient therapist to support the department’s clinical, operational, and administrative needs. The therapist conducts individual, group, and family sessions; participates in treatment planning; completes assessments and documentation; and supports discharge, transition, and after-care planning. The role works closely with patients, families, referral sources, and the interdisciplinary team to promote patient care and safety. This is a PRN position requiring availability for at least three Saturdays per month from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Additional shifts may be picked up if desired and available. Other possible shifts are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; and Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients is noted.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent.
- Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
- CPR and de-escalation certifications required, or obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Availability for at least three Saturdays per month, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients about psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
- Participate actively in the treatment-planning process.
- Provide family counseling sessions to support appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
- Communicate with clients, families, outside referral sources, and others involved in patient treatment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff.
- Communicate treatment and length-of-stay issues to utilization review.
- Complete client paperwork and documentation thoroughly, accurately, and on time in accordance with hospital standards.
- Use appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills and assist the team in maintaining patient safety during crises.
- Complete accurate patient assessments using clinical skills.
- Assist the care coordination department as requested.
- Follow confidentiality requirements, complete releases appropriately, and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintain working knowledge of applicable clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws.
- Participate in discharge, transition, and after-care planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
