Outpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health PRN
About The Position
The Outpatient Therapist supports the department’s clinical, operational, and administrative needs while providing behavioral health care. The role conducts individual, group, and family therapy; assesses patients; participates in treatment and discharge planning; and coordinates with patients, families, referral sources, and the interdisciplinary care team. The therapist completes timely and accurate clinical documentation, follows confidentiality and HIPAA requirements, and applies relevant clinical regulations and crisis intervention and de-escalation practices. Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients is noted. This is a PRN role 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 weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The position is based at Woodland Springs in Conroe, Texas.
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, or obtain them within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients about psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
- Actively participate in the treatment planning process.
- Provide family counseling sessions to support appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
- Communicate proactively with clients, families, outside referral sources, and others involved in patient treatment.
- Work with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff.
- Communicate treatment and length-of-stay issues effectively to utilization review.
- Complete client paperwork and documentation accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner, in accordance with hospital standards.
- Use appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, and assist the team during crises to ensure patient safety.
- Complete accurate patient assessments using clinical skills.
- Assist the care coordination department as requested.
- Maintain confidentiality, complete releases appropriately, and comply with HIPAA standards.
- Apply knowledge of clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws.
- Participate in discharge, transition, and after-care planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
