Therapist - Inpatient - Pool

Rogers Memorial Hospital•Oconomowoc, WI

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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. Using empirically supported techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family therapy, the Therapist supports stabilization and recovery for individuals with mental and behavioral health concerns. The role provides a safe, supportive environment where patients can gain insight into the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and work toward their goals. The Therapist works in an acute care setting that may include inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and/or intensive outpatient services. Other duties may be assigned to support direct patient care and system initiatives.

Requirements

At minimum, an in-training credential such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-IT), Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT-TL), Advanced Practice Social Work (APSW), or equivalent in the state of practice.
Working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and techniques for all age groups and of human growth and behavior dynamics.
American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire, with recertification every two years.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training within 60 days of hire or transfer, with annual recertification.
For residential programs, a current, active driver's license in good standing.

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) compliance training is preferred for all levels of care and required for residential inpatient programs.
For residential 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, and treatment options, and help them consider treatment engagement and aftercare plans.
Document therapy sessions, patient progress, goals, and interventions, completing documentation within required timeframes.
Collaborate with internal and external professionals, including treatment team members, to coordinate care and support optimal outcomes.
Follow ethical guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.
Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current on research and best practices.
Report and document suspected physical or sexual abuse and/or neglect as required by state law and system policy and procedure.
Conduct oneself professionally and collaborate across disciplines and departments.
Communicate assertively and accurately and receive feedback constructively 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 supporting continuous improvement, as directed.
Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory requirements and support patient and facility safety.
Maintain current knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures and pursue self-directed learning and continuing education.
Complete mandatory and position-relevant in-services and educational requirements related to program or unit licensing.
Perform other duties as assigned.