Clinical Therapist Physician Practice (1.0 FTE/Days)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central in Lafayette, IN seeks a Clinical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with behavioral health disorders in collaboration with physicians or licensed psychologists. You will create treatment plans, provide information and counseling to patients and families, and use individual, group, and family therapy to support recovery.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family, at least 2 years in social services, and relevant

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family.
• 2 years Social Services experience required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and treatment of patients with behavioral health disorders.
• Create treatment plans and assess patient progress.
• Provide information and counseling to patients and family members.
• Utilize individual, group, and family therapy to support recovery.
• Collaborate with physicians or licensed psychologists in patient care.

Education

Master’s Degree Social Work or Counseling or Marriage and Family

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central

1501 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904

The Clinical Therapist Physician Practice provides evaluation and treatment of patients in collaboration with a Physician or licensed Psychologist. This position assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with behavioral health disorders and/or dual diagnoses. They provide information and counseling to patients and family members and utilize individual, group, and family therapy. The Clinical Therapist performs duties, creates treatment plans, and assesses patient progress, according to evidence-based practices.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Professional Development Teaches, takes continuing education classes, and attends conferences or seminars to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
• Patient Care Documentation Documents patient care information and ensures timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Patient Diagnosis Analyzes and evaluates patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
• Administers Treatment Directs, or administers psychotherapeutic treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Treatment Plan Development Collaborates with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to create and implement patient treatment plans.
• Collaboration Collaborates with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
• Patient Assessment Performs thorough patient psychosocial assessments to explore the physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient and their conditions. Obtains a history and elicits an accurate description of psychosocial needs in order to formulate the patient treatment plans, in collaboration with patients, their support systems and care team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Master’s Degree Social Work or Counseling or Marriage and Family
• Required 2 years Social Services Required
• Required Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - State Licensing Board

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.