Program Therapist-Masters

Department: Child/Adolescent
Hours: Per Week 40.00
Location: Immanuel Medical Center
Shft: DaysJob Description:Provides evaluation, psychosocial history and assessments. Conducts therapy sessions with patient by doing individual, group and family and/or significant other counseling and education to assist these individuals in achieving defined treatment goals. Refers and collaborates with other internal and external agencies and significant others having a joint interest in meeting the needs of the client.
Participates in the Alegent Health System and Behavioral Service Line quality initiatives to measurably demonstrate quality clinical outcomes. Collaborates with patients, families and internal and external customers to ensure excellence in satisfaction with services. Collaborate with consulting physician and treatment team in the formation of comprehensive treatment plans and discharge plans. Serves as a resource specialist for unit staff. Complete assessments, progress notes, group notes and treatment plan updates in accordance with charting policy and procedures. Respond to crisis situations and provide crisis intervention to patients in assigned program. Make appropriate referrals in collaboration with the care manager in the discharge planning process for each patients follow-up Mental Health/Substance Abuse care.Experience
One year of therapy experience as mastered prepared clinician.Education/Licensure Masters Level
Masters Degree, Mental Health Counseling/Social Work
Must have a current license/certification in one of the following areas:
Licensed Mental Heath Practitioner (LMHP) in Nebraska
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa.Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Iowa
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Iowa
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Iowa
Certified Master Social Worker (CMSW)
Certified Social Worker (CSW)
Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP)***License must be held in the state you provide services.
Will obtain the following within six (6) months of employment:
Basic Life Support
CPI Certification
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting (if working in Iowa)Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
The Program Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide therapy appropriate to the age of patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development needs over the lifespan as directed in the departmental
policies, procedures, performance appraisal standards and/ or by competency programs. Must possess strong knowledge of Behavioral Services; knowledge of DSMIV diagnostic criteria and appropriate treatment planning for the various diagnostic categories; basic knowledge of managed care and community services and requirements; ability to process and complete charting tasks in a timely manner; knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards; good communication skills; demonstrates personal traits of a high level of motivation; team orientation; professionalism; trust; and place a high value on treating others with dignity and respect. Willingness to comply with any mandated licensure or certifications.
REQUIREMENTS
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