Therapist III at Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Reno, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Planning, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Communication, Case Management, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Discharge Planning, Professional Boundaries, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Confidentiality

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

The Licensed Therapist provides Group Therapy, Discharge Planning, Treatment Planning, Psychosocial Assessments, and Individual Therapy and/or Family Therapy to patients and their families. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - $5000.00 Sign On Bonus Responsible for performing psychosocial assessments on all patients to determine social service needs, diagnosis and plan of care. Evaluates Patient data, develops and implements a plan of care for the patient. Participates in weekly plan of care for each patient; works cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team; Completes progress notes and discharge plans in a timely fashion. Ensures compliance with all treatment plan requirements including weekly review and updates with the patient (indicated by patient signatures, initials and dates that each review is completed.) Consistently arranges for an appropriate discharge plan for the patient including follow-up with a psychiatrist (if on meds), therapist and any housing or residential needs as recommended by the psychiatrist. Appropriately utilizes established resources to assist in completing case management duties independently. When appropriate completes the Housing and Residential Needs form for all patients who require assistance with housing at discharge. Documents treatment provided to patients in their medical record based on established case management guidelines. Completes all reports for suspected abuse as legally mandated and consistently informs supervisor. Provides individual patient and family therapy and crisis intervention. Communicates with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and the anticipated plans. Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient care and performance improvement activities. Creates appropriate discharge plans as needed for the patient’s discharge. Discharge plans are forwarded to the next provider within 24 hours. Completes Release of Information accurately and completely. Completes orientation and competency assessments as required for position. Participates in activities enhancing professional growth and development. Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. Education/Licensure: Current Nevada Clinical (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, etc.) license required. All direct patient care staff will be trained in BLS (CPR), which must be renewed every 2 years All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, will be trained in CPI as part of their orientation. All direct patient care staff will be retrained every year. Knowledge and Experience: One (1) year of inpatient clinical work with experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy and assessment based treatment planning Basic knowledge of human growth and development preferred Maintains current knowledge of social, medical and psychiatric services available within the community. Displays good theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and appropriate treatment techniques of each type of therapy. Experience with therapeutic limit-setting helpful or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities helpful Ability to maintain professional boundaries Skills and Abilities: Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds. Ability to communicate with physician regarding social service needs of the patient. Documentation meets current standards and policies. Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel) Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills; legible handwriting Skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with people with a variety of background and educational levels Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding environment Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations. Ability to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, a foot traffic. Ability to handle interruptions and multi-task. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following: Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand for sustained period of time. Walk, push, pull, lift, carry objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally from position to position or otherwise move objects. Feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips. Express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly. Minimum standard of hearing ranges. Lift up to (50) pounds, exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently. Minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction. While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside. We proudly offer the following benefits available 1st of the month following just one month of employment: Competitive rates Tuition reimbursement Comprehensive package of benefits to include: Medical Dental Vision Life, Pet, Identity Theft Insurance 401k Generous paid time off Short Term and Long Term Disability

Responsibilities

The Therapist III is responsible for providing individual and group therapy, conducting psychosocial assessments, and developing treatment and discharge plans for patients. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to ensure compliance with treatment plans and document patient progress.