Behavioral Health Therapist- PRN

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The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates therapy for assigned patients. Provides social work services for patients and families including plans for discharge, aftercare, and linkage to available community resources.
• Effectively adjusts communication with the patient (legal guardian, and/or family) with consideration given to age, level of understanding, developmental stage and clinical status.
• Practices in accordance with designated standards and ethics set by respective professional association guidelines.
• Performs assessment/evaluation of clients, including personal, social, and emotional development, family dynamics, and where appropriate, biopsychosocial antecedents, influences, and effects associated with substance dependence.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning, with attention to special treatment needs by reason of age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin, social and cultural influences, and spiritual needs.
• Appropriately assesses patients for discharge planning needs based on patient’s ability to make decisions, capabilities of caring for self and assisting with alternative arrangements for placement. Has knowledge of community resources and criteria for accessing.
• Petitions for final commitments in conjunction with the provider for individuals who need involuntary commitment and/or longer term psychiatric care
• Interpretation of social, psychological, and emotional problems is on-going and will be shared with treatment team.
• Assess patients for signs or symptoms of abuse utilizing age-appropriate evaluation and coordinates appropriate referral and counseling. Knowledge of the laws regarding child abuse, neglect, adult abuse, neglect, domestic violence and rape.
• Appropriate documentation of services provided by making concise entries in the medical record regarding the evaluation and plan of care.
• Facilitates individual, group and family counseling(as needed) utilizing evidenced based practices
• Is available to discuss issues with patients such as advance directives, informed consent, and basic patient rights.
• Creates therapeutic activities and implements activities during scheduled therapeutic groups.
• Documents all interactions with patient, families and referral resources in patient records including discharge planning information.
• Provide follow-up resources with patient discharge instructions and document appropriately in patient record.
• Provide individual/group discharge sessions with patient support system.
• Completion of initial treatment plan and treatment plan reviews within required time frame.
• Demonstrates good organizational and time management skills to effectively balance patient treatment needs, documentation, and educational requirements. Manages time effectively to maximize the volume of patients.
• Follows hospital, state and federal guidelines for ensuring safe environment for workers, patients and public. Maintains and monitors staff compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control. Including privacy, patient confidentiality and HIPAA.
• Obtains work related continuing education as required for professional licensure.
• Communicates and interacts with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff and the public in general in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for the individuals' need(s).
• Good working relationships are developed with community health, welfare, and social agencies. New resources from the community are constantly sought to meet patient needs.
• Remains current and responsive to changes in healthcare delivery, standards established by professional organizations, regulatory and accrediting bodies and the needs of the organization. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and current professional literature.
• Actively participates in in-services, staff meetings, continuing education courses, hospital wide committees and other meetings as needed or required.
• Assists in the training and education of social work, psychology and counseling students
• Participates in Quality initiatives to help assess and improve the services provided and compliance with regulatory requirements. Reports results to appropriate administrative levels.
• Willingly accepts assignments within scope of practice, skill set and level of competence.

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