Therapist III - $5000.00 Sign On Bonus

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:

• 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.

Requirements

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-pac