Therapist- PRN

Rogers Memorial Hospital•Nashville, TN

12d

About The Position

The Therapist leads collaboration among an interdisciplinary team to develop, coordinate, and facilitate direct social services interventions for patients on their caseload and their support systems. The therapist uses empirically supported techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family therapy, to support stabilization and recovery for people with mental and behavioral health concerns. The therapist creates a safe, supportive environment where patients can understand the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and work toward their goals. The role is in an acute care setting that may include inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and/or intensive outpatient services. The schedule is PRN, providing as-needed coverage when the clinic is open Monday through Friday, with no set hours or consistent days. The therapist may perform additional duties as directed by their manager or clinical operations supervisor to support direct patient care and system initiatives.

Requirements

At minimum, hold an in-training credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-IT), Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT-TL), Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW), or state-equivalent credential.
Working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and techniques for all age groups and of human growth and behavior.
For programs requiring substance use credentialing in Wisconsin, a SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC is required.
A substance use specialty authorization applicable to the state of employment is required.
For residential programs, a current, active driver’s license in good standing is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy.
Experience in health care and a psychiatric setting.
Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) training is preferred for all levels of care; it is required for Residential Inpatient programs.
A current, active driver’s license in good standing is preferred for all levels of care.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions tailored to patients’ needs and goals.
Assess patients’ mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges.
Develop individualized treatment plans and guide implementation of clinical interventions, including facilitating treatment team meetings.
Provide counseling and support using evidence-based techniques during sessions and in the milieu as needed.
Educate patients about mental health and/or substance use conditions, self-care strategies, treatment options, and aftercare plans.
Document therapy sessions, patient progress, goals, and interventions, completing documentation within required timeframes.
Collaborate with internal and external professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care.
Follow ethical guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.
Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education.
Report and document suspected physical or sexual abuse and/or neglect in accordance with applicable state law and System policy and procedure.
Conduct oneself professionally and demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across departments.
Communicate assertively and accurately, and receive feedback productively to support personal and professional development.
Support changes in staffing or scheduling assignments when program and patient care needs require.
Participate in clinical initiatives, projects, activities, committees, task forces, and work groups that support system-wide improvement, as determined by management.
Understand and comply with Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory agency requirements.
Provide for patient and facility safety.
Maintain current knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures and pursue self-directed learning and continuing education.
Attend mandatory and other relevant in-services and meet educational and related obligations for program or unit licensing requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.