Inpatient Psychotherapist: Crisis Care & Team Collaboration

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a licensed mental health professional to develop and implement patient care in inpatient and clinical settings.

The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field, full state licensure, two years of clinical experience, and CPI/CPR training, with collaboration across guardians, agencies and healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant human services field is required.
• Full state licensure is required.
• 2 years of 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 using appropriate therapeutic skills and assessment techniques.
• Writes treatment plans and discharge plans based on diagnosis, age and clinical presentation.
• Collaborates with guardians and community agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
• Completes patient care assignments with accurate documentation and timely billing information.
• Designs and delivers patient education.
• Maintains open communication with the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical documentation

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

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

Tools

CPI training

CPR training

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a licensed mental health professional to develop and implement patient care in inpatient and clinical settings.

The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field, full state licensure, two years of clinical experience, and CPI/CPR training, with collaboration across guardians, agencies and healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.