BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Description

Job Summary

Plans, organizes and conducts therapeutic interventions for assigned caseload in outpatient environment. Emphasizes short term cognitive / behavioral approaches to effect social / emotional adjustment or address behavioral disorders. Provides emergency behavioral health services.

Essential Job Functions

Completes patient assessments.

Interviews patients / families / significant others at time of initial presentation to complete psychosocial history and assessment.

Documents clinical activities within established time frames according to department, hospital and regulatory agency standards.

Assists the Department's compliance with state, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.

Participates in preparation for inspections, surveys and audits.

Participates in ongoing unit Performance Improvement Activities.

Communicates effectively with patients / peers / families / treatment team.

Returns patient / family phone calls and documents.

Provides peer / treatment team consultation when asked.

Uses computer as required for E-mail, scheduling, authorizations, insurance tracking, etc.

Provides and participates in Educational Activities.

Provides and documents patient / family education.

Participates in staff education both as participant and presenter.

Makes recommendations for staff development.

Serves on Hospital committees and participates in other related projects as directed.

Complies with requirements for credentialed status as required.

Completes timely credentialing / re-credentialing.

Maintains active licensure.

Completes C.E.U.'s required for continued licensure.

Delivers presentations to other agencies and groups pertaining to the services provided by the PHP.

Serves on hospital committees and participates in other related projects as directed.

Other duties as assigned.

Specialty Functions

Processes psychiatric emergencies.

Assesses severity of patient condition.

Collaborates with psychiatrist to effect a crisis resolution.

Processes commitments.

Refers patients to appropriate treatment facilities.

Demonstrates working knowledge of Mental Health Procedures Act.

Participates in Treatment Planning.

Completes treatment plans and treatment plan reviews according to department standards and regulatory agencies.

Attends treatment team meetings.

Functions as an interdisciplinary team member to actively identify and resolve patient needs.

Uses skilled therapeutic modalities.

Provides individual, group and family therapy.

Provides crisis intervention techniques as needed and develops individualized safety contracts as necessary.

Documents services provided according to department and regulatory agencies.

Consistently meets productivity targets.

Obtains authorizations / reauthorizations for treatment.

Completes activity logs as requested.

Assists the department's compliance with State, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.

Participates in preparation for inspections, surveys and audits.

Participates in ongoing unit Performance Improvement activates.

Communicates effectively with patients / peers / families / treatment team / agencies.

Attends at least 75% of staff meetings.

Reads and signs off minutes of those not attended.

Returns guest / family phone calls and documents.

Provides peer / treatment team consultation when asked.

Uses computer as required for email, scheduling, authorizations, insurance tracking. Etc.

Serves as liaison between physician and families and agencies / services.

Provides and participates in educational activities.

Provides and documents patient / family education.

Participates in staff education, both as participant and presenter.

Serves on hospital committees and participates in other related projects as directed.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related Human Service degree.

One (1) or more years’ experience in clinical setting or equivalent work-related experience.

Two (2) or more years prior experience in provision of individual and group psychotherapy in a clinical setting.

Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.

Strong ability to communicate complex and / or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Knowledge of Payor / Insurance Benefits

Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.

Creativity in treatment in various settings including inpatient, skilled nursing and outpatient clinics

Ability to transition smoothly between various treatment settings.

Ability to understand and react effectively to the unique needs of the population served.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a managed care environment.

License, Certification & Clearances

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.

Professional Licensure (LCSW, LSW, LPC, LMFT or licensed psychologist).

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Ability to be credentialed with local insurance providers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.

LEAN

AAP / EEO

Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic : goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

Extreme Cold

Heights

Confined Spaces

Extreme Noise(>

85dB)

Mechanical Hazards

Use of Vibrating Tools

Operates Vehicle (company)

Operates Heavy Equipment

Use of Lifting / Transfer Devices

Rotates All Shifts

8 Hours Shifts

10-12 Hours Shifts

On-Call

Overtime (+8 / hr. / shift; 40 / hrs. / wk.)

Travel Between Sites

Direct Patient Care

Respirator Protective Equipment

Eye Protection

Head Protection (hard hat)

Hearing Protection

Hand Protection

Feet, Toe Protection

Body Protection

Latex Exposure

Solvent Exposure

Paint (direct use) Exposure

Dust (sanding) Exposure

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

Blood / Body Fluid Exposure

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

Mist Exposure

Wax Stripper (direct use)

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Laser Exposure

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

Sitting

Walking

Climbing Stairs

Climbing Ladders

Standing

Kneeling

Squatting (Crouching)

Twisting / Turning

Keyboard / Computer Operation

Gross Grasp

Fine Finger Manipulation

Hand / Arm Coordination

Pushing / Pulling(lbs. of force)

30#

Carry

Transfer / Push / Pull Patients

Seeing Near w / Acuity

Feeling (Sensation)

Color Vision

Hearing Clearly

Pulling / Pushing Objects Overhead

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

Reaching Forward

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

10-19#

20>

50#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

10-19#

20>

50#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

10-19#

20>

50#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

10>

50#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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