Clinical Therapist, Behavioral Health Clinic

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Completes psychosocial assessments and treatment plans in cooperation with patient and multidisciplinary team.

* Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the clinical needs of each patient prior to beginning individual, family or group therapy.

* Works collaboratively with the patient to develop a treatment plan addressing patient's identified treatment goals.

* Delivers behavioral health care in accordance with patient evaluation, treatment plan and within the scope of their license.

* Works directly in treatment relationship with patients, individually or in groups, in consultation with Psychiatrist, NP.

* Provides crisis assessment and intervention.

* Consults and coordinates care of patient with physician, NP, therapists and community agencies.

* Provides appropriate discharge planning.

* Refers patient or patient's family to other community resources.

* Participates in clinical collaboration and or psychiatry supervision to discuss cases and determine appropriate course of treatment.

* Maintains pertinent patient data and documentation in medical record in accordance with state, TJC and Mercyhealth system guidelines.

* Attends required meetings or staffing as indicated by Program Manager.

* Participates in performance improvement activities.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

* Complies with all Mercy Health System, State and JCAHO policies and regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or other related field

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

APSW, LPC-IT, or LMFT-IT - LMFT is preferred

TACT-Level 2

CPR/BLS Preferred

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver's License Check and or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and or IL Health Care Workers Background Check. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

Occupational Exposure: Category C - No partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Pediatric (1 year - 12 years)

Adolescents (13 years - 17 years)

Adult (18 years - 64 years) Geriatric (65 years and older)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Patients, families, physicians, community and regulatory agencies, and other hospital and clinic personnel.

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

May supervise student interns as assigned. Requires a high level of independent judgment. The position has the potential for substantial latitude and independent action.

SUPERVISES

Supervised by the Clinical Supervisor, Psychiatry staff members and or Program Supervisor Manager.