Licensed Inpatient Therapist (Friday-Monday) (Santa Rosa)

Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay

Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan

Job summary

Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in California is seeking a Licensed Inpatient Therapist to provide quality psycho-therapeutic services. This role demands strong clinical judgment and responsibilities include assessments and facilitating group therapy.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in a related field and experience with severely mentally ill populations. Benefits include health insurance and a 401k retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Two years of behavioral health experience working with severely mentally ill populations.
• Current Associate registration for LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC license in good standing with California.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality psycho-therapeutic services for a unit-based caseload of patients.
• Complete initial psychosocial assessments within 72 hours of patient admission.
• Facilitate psychoeducation and process groups based on hospital schedules.

Skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Formerly Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, SRBHH was opened in 2016 and is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care. Conveniently located in the North Bay, this hospital consists of 144 acute psychiatric inpatient beds. Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH) is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care. SRBHH serves adolescents and adults and treats both mental health and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.

Position Title

Licensed Inpatient Therapist

Pay Range

$60.00-$69.44 Per Hour

Reports To

Director of Clinical Services

Hours

• 4 10-hour shifts
• 1 weekend day required
• 3 weekdays
• Exact days will be based on current need

Description of Position

The Licensed Inpatient Therapist practices sound clinical judgement, professionalism and good clinical practice. Responsible to provide quality psycho-therapeutic services for a unit-based caseload of adults and/or adolescents as well as support to other departmental needs. Licensed Inpatient Therapist serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program, philosophy and assurance of the delivery of quality treatment to patients and their support systems. They are the lead facilitator of the patient's treatment plan and continuously monitor the implementation of active treatment with assigned patients. The Licensed Inpatient Therapist maintains knowledge of, participates in further training provided, and understands the potential risks regarding occupational health hazards (e.g., bloodborne pathogen exposures).

Key Responsibilities

• Completes initial psychosocial assessment and clinical documentation within 72 hours of patient’s admission to the hospital
• Ensures compliance with all treatment plan requirements including weekly reviews and updates with the patient (indicated by patient signatures, initials and dates that each review is completed)
• Documents treatment, interventions, face-to-face contact and collateral information provided to patient in the medical record (Progress Notes) based on clinical scope of practice
• Facilitates psychoeducation and process groups and follows the hospital schedule promptly, completing individualized group notes
• Completes all reports for Tarasoff and suspected abuse as legally mandated and informs Social Services Leadership
• Conducts family sessions for adolescents and for adult patients
• Completes Release of Information accurately and completely
• Attends all scheduled Social Services/Clinical meetings, arriving prepared and on time
• Provides training and support to new onboarding therapists and to Associate Therapists when clinically appropriate
• Communicates regularly with Social Services leadership regarding questions, challenges, or clinical training needs and professional development objectives
• Comply with HIPAA and LPS guidelines
• Maintains effective working and professional relationships with internal and external partners
• Maintains appropriate boundaries and professional demeanor while fulfilling responsibilities
• Performs related duties as requested
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards

Position Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or closely related field
• Two years of behavioral health experience and experience working with severely mentally ill populations and group facilitation preferred
• Current Associate registration for LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC license in good standing with the California BBS, or PsyD in good standing with BOP
• Current active registration as a Clinical Supervisor or eligibility to complete requirements for CA BBS/BOP Clinical Supervisor within 90 days of hire as requested by Social Services Leadership
• Current CPR certification required, or obtained within initial orientation period
• Verbal de-escalation and physical intervention program as approved by the CNO

Skills and Abilities

• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and ability to lead, influence, and motivate others
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization

Physical Requirements

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone with a diverse population
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies
• Vision: see details of objects at close range
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side; sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time
• Lift up to ten pounds

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans available)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement