Therapist- PRN

Schedule: PRN - as needed coverage when clinic is open (M-F) No set hours or consistent days The Therapist develops, coordinates, and facilitates all direct social services to patients and their families assigned and performs duties as directed by their manager. The Therapist will work in an acute care setting that includes partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services. Job Duties & Responsibilities : Per program description, this job may include duties of cognitive behavioral therapies in addition to social services. Provide social services to patients and their families/significant others.

Provide therapeutic treatment services to the individual, group, family and/or significant others. May provide individual treatment sessions with patients as indicated per the program and patient needs. Provide crisis intervention services as needed and assess for safety daily. Interact with patients, family members, significant others and referents with respect and dignity. Participate in psychoeducational support sessions with patient/family/significant others. Provide case management and therapeutic interventions to all assigned patients. Serve as patient advocate when a patient has a grievance, following the System policy and procedure.

Adhere to materials provided to ensure clinical effectiveness and consistency. Manage patient/family expectations related to services provided. Initiate and maintain contact with referring providers, school, if applicable, and care team for patients. Implement goals and interventions as specific on the Care Plan , within the therapeutic component of the patient’s program. Ensure goals are SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely). Ensure goals and interventions are patient specific and individualized according to patient diagnoses. Document progress according to the treatment plan. Complete all documentation within required time. Complete admissions documentation.

Social Services Admission Assessment. Suicide Risk Assessment and collaboration with treatment team according to identified guidelines Complete a safety plan (at Provider discretion for patients age 12 and under). Initial treatment goals and interventions on the Care Plan. Obtain necessary consent for release of records to access information that will assist in providing treatment or facilitating discharge, including coordination with referents and other mental health treatment providers. Complete ongoing treatment documentation, as required, according to program guidelines. Write clear, concise, collaborative, and obtainable treatment goals in the Treatment Plan.

Document patient’s treatment status in medical record daily. Complete therapeutic documentation for group treatments including a description of the group and information about the patient’s engagement and participation. Update the Care Plan goals and interventions. Document contact notes for each conversation with outpatient provider, school, or parent. Summarize the…

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