Inpatient Psychotherapist: Crisis & Care Leader

Atrium Health; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Albemarle, NC, seeks a licensed psychotherapist to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care, manage crises, and craft treatment and discharge plans tailored to diagnosis, age, and clinical presentation.

The role collaborates with guardians and community agencies, ensures thorough documentation, and provides patient education. A Master’s in a relevant field, full state licensure, and CPI/CPR training are required, with a minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant human services field.
• Full licensure in applicable state required.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience.
• 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.
• Maintains open lines of communication, collaborates with healthcare team for patient outcome.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Atrium Health in Albemarle, NC, seeks a licensed psychotherapist to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care, manage crises, and craft treatment and discharge plans tailored to diagnosis, age, and clinical presentation.

The role collaborates with guardians and community agencies, ensures thorough documentation, and provides patient education. A Master’s in a relevant field, full state licensure, and CPI/CPR training are required, with a minimum of two years of clinical experience.