Psych Program Therapist - Behavioral Health - Senior Care

Overview

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team. Join us in performing Sacred Work! Competitive Benefits Are Offered Including

• Matched Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
• Bonus Potential

The Psych Program Therapist Provides patient’s psychological counseling through group therapy and one on one sessions in numerous areas, while providing clinical supervision and/or consultation to unit staff.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Within 48 hours of patient admission, conducts interviews and completes Psychosocial Assessments and communicates results with medical staff and physicians.
• Within 72 hours of patient admission, coordinates and completes Recovery Team Meetings. Leads Recovery Team members to ensure all parties contribute, meeting schedules are adhered to, and documentation is completed with the 72 hour requirement.
• Ensure case-load receives required therapies, activities, and recovery meetings. Monitor progress toward the patient's goals and adjust interventions accordingly.
• Conduct one-on-one, family and group therapies on the unit assigned with assigned patients. Coordinate daily schedules and provide coverage for Therapists that are not available.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with patients and their families based on sensitivity to the psychosocial needs of patients and implements measures to promote a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Provide assessments, training, education and/or consultation to outside entities and other units as required

Master’s Degree in Social/Behavioral Science.
1-3 years of related experience.

Professional License; LPC Associate, LMSW, LPC, or LCSW.
De-escalation training within 90 days of hire
CPR/BLS within 30 days of hire