Inpatient Psychotherapist - Crisis Care & Discharge Planning

Advocate Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a qualified behavioral health professional to provide patient-centered care in inpatient settings. Responsibilities include creating and supervising treatment and discharge plans, crisis management, and coordination with guardians and community agencies.

Strong documentation and billing accuracy are required. The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, patient education, and continuous evaluation of care plans to improve patient outcomes in a hospital

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 therapeutic skills and assessment techniques.
• Writes treatment and discharge plans tailored to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation; follows through with termination process.
• Collaborates with guardians and community agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
• Completes patient care assignments with attention to detail and accurate documentation in the medical record; completes accurate and timely billing information.
• Designs, plans, and implements effective patient education.
• Maintains open lines of communication; collaborates with healthcare team for patient outcomes.

Education

Master's degree in a relevant human services field

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a qualified behavioral health professional to provide patient-centered care in inpatient settings. Responsibilities include creating and supervising treatment and discharge plans, crisis management, and coordination with guardians and community agencies.

Strong documentation and billing accuracy are required. The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, patient education, and continuous evaluation of care plans to improve patient outcomes in a hospital