Inpatient Psychotherapist: Crisis Care & Coordination

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide inpatient psychotherapy and crisis intervention. The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, full licensure, CPI/CPR training, and at least two years of clinical experience within a hospital setting.

The incumbent will develop treatment plans, coordinate discharge planning, document care accurately, and collaborate with guardians and the health team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Full licensure in applicable state required.
• 2 years clinical experience required.
• CPI and CPR training required for psychotherapist working in inpatient psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and evaluates patient care according to identified needs.
• Manages clients in crisis utilizing appropriate therapeutic skills and assessment techniques.
• Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation.
• Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
• Collaborates with appropriate guardians and community agencies to insure effective service delivery.
• Completes patient care assignments with attention to detail and accuracy. Provides accurate and consistent documentation of patient care/response in the medical record. Completes accurate and timely billing information.
• Designs, plans, implements effective patient education.
• Maintains open lines of communication, collaborates with healthcare team for patient outcome.

Skills

Therapeutic skills

Crisis management

Documentation

Patient education

Communication

Collaboration with guardians

Education

Master's degree in a relevant human services field

Full licensure in applicable state

2 years clinical experience

CPI and CPR training

Job description

Aurora Health Care is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide inpatient psychotherapy and crisis intervention. The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, full licensure, CPI/CPR training, and at least two years of clinical experience within a hospital setting.

The incumbent will develop treatment plans, coordinate discharge planning, document care accurately, and collaborate with guardians and the health team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.