Therapist 2 Hourly

Rogers Behavioral Health•Glendale, WI

10d

About The Position

The Therapist leads collaboration among an interdisciplinary team to develop, coordinate, and facilitate direct social service interventions for patients on their caseload and their support systems. The role uses empirically supported therapies, 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 in which patients can understand the relationships among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and work toward their goals. The role also provides training, supervision, guidance, and support to less experienced therapists and student interns. The Therapist may perform other duties assigned by a manager or clinical operations supervisor to support patient care and system initiatives. The position works with Milwaukee Public Schools, CCS, and individual outpatient patients. The position includes assessment, treatment planning, individual, group, and family therapy, counseling, patient education, progress documentation, and coordination with internal and external professionals. The Therapist supports patient and facility safety, maintains ethical and regulatory compliance, contributes to clinical improvement initiatives, assists with staff onboarding and education, and may perform supervisory duties as assigned. A master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy is required, along with full independent licensure as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or equivalent in the state of practice. A minimum of two years of healthcare experience and at least two years in a psychiatric setting are preferred. Substance use credentials and specialty authorization are required when working in a program that requires them. The role requires cross-training in at least two other programs and/or levels of care, as well as required CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy.
Full, independent licensure as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or equivalent in the state of practice, such as LPCC or LMHC.
Cross-train in a minimum of two other programs and/or levels of care.
Working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and techniques for all age groups and of human growth and behavior dynamics.
If working in a program requiring substance use credentialing, hold a Wisconsin SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC, or the applicable substance use specialty authorization for the state of hire.
Complete required Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) training for residential inpatient programs; this training is preferred for other levels of care.
Obtain American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire and complete recertification every two years.
Complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training within 60 days of hire or transfer and complete annual recertification.
Attend all mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position.
Meet educational requirements and related obligations for the license and regulatory requirements governing the program or unit.
For residential programs, hold a current, active driver’s license and be in good standing; this is preferred for other levels of care.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in health care and at least two years in a psychiatric setting.
RCC and CBRF training for levels of care other than residential inpatient programs.
A current, active driver’s license in good standing for levels of care other than residential programs.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions to address patients’ needs and goals.
Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patients’ mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges.
Develop individualized treatment plans and guide implementation of clinical interventions, including facilitating treatment team meetings.
Use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help patients manage symptoms and improve well-being, including providing support in the milieu as needed.
Educate patients about mental health and/or substance use conditions, self-care strategies, and treatment options, and support consideration of treatment engagement and aftercare plans.
Document therapy sessions, patient progress, goals, and interventions within required timelines.
Collaborate with internal and external professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care.
Follow ethical codes of conduct 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.
Maintain professional conduct, collaborate across disciplines and departments, communicate assertively and accurately, and receive feedback productively.
Support changes in staffing or scheduling assignments when program and patient care needs require.
Lead or take ownership of clinical initiatives, projects, and activities supporting system-wide continuous improvement.
Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory agency compliance requirements.
Support patient safety and facility safety.
Complete preceptor training and support onboarding of new staff, including interviews, precepting, education, and introductory evaluations as applicable.
Facilitate and support interdisciplinary and team communication, which may include lunch-and-learns, compassion resilience trainings, and shift-change updates.
Perform supervisory duties as applicable, including supervising interns and other staff, and conducting peer fidelity monitoring through documentation audits and direct clinical observations.
Maintain knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue self-directed learning and continuing education; and participate in committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.
Perform other duties as assigned.