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Therapist - Behavioral Health - PT

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Location:

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

0.5

Job position summary:

Works with a multidisciplinary team to create safe and appropriate discharge plans specific to a patient’s needs.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Paid time off

  • Holiday premium pay

  • Shift and weekend differential pay

  • 401k with a 6% employer match

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

  • Employee assistance program

Here is a look at the full job description:

Therapist - Behavioral Health - PT

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Upon admission of each assigned patient, complete the bio psychosocial assessment
  • Identify the need and facilitate individual and/or family therapy with assigned inpatients and their family &/or involved persons
  • For patients identified at high risk for suicide, conduct at least one individual therapy session per day
  • In collaboration with other members of the therapy staff, conduct group therapy, recreational and creative arts groups
  • Provide direction including curriculum materials to nursing staff for facilitation of psychoeducational groups
  • Twice weekly and upon discharge, complete the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Risk Assessment
  • In collaboration with the patient, pursues collaborative information that will aid in the formulation of treatment and discharge plans
  • Participates in the treatment team process both in person and by contributing to elements of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan including the identification of patient strength, opportunities, resources and challenges
  • In collaboration with the medical staff, assigns diagnoses to each assigned patient and updates the treatment plan accordingly
  • Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI)
  • Develop a rudimentary knowledge of utilization review to serve as back up in the LBSW’s absence.
  • Participates in clinical supervision as provided by an approved LSCSW

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Assessment and counseling skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

  • Integrity:
    • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
    • The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.
  • Compassion:
    • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
    • Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
  • Accountability:
    • Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
    • Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
  • Respect:
    • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
    • Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
  • Excellence:
    • Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.
    • Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.
    • Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Masters’ Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Previous hospital experience

LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

  • BSRB Licensed at Masters Level Clinician
  • American Heart Association BLS is required within 30 days of hire.

We provide equal employment opportunities

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We participate in E-Verify

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.