Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist I

Touchette Regional Hospital; Cahokia (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist to join their dynamic team. In this rewarding role, you will deliver high-quality patient care, conducting assessments and implementing treatment plans tailored to individual needs. You'll work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure seamless transitions for clients and provide leadership during group sessions. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work or related field required.
• 1-2 years of experience in behavioral healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy to clients.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate client documentation.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Masters in Social Work

Psychology

Counseling

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook 365

Excel

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Base pay range

$27.51/hr - $41.27/hr

Job Summary

The Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist provides quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in the Outpatient Behavioral Health Programs.

Functions And Duties

• Maintains accurate program and client documentation, including medical records.
• Conducts assessments, develops and implements a plan of treatment, in conjunction with members of multi-disciplinary team, communicates with referral sources and other appropriate parties regarding patients' progress, and coordinates patients' discharge planning; facilitating referrals and implementing smooth transitions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to work with diverse group of clients based upon diagnoses and age specific needs.
• Provides leadership for group sessions and documents client’s participation and progress daily for each client assigned to the group.
• Provides individual therapy and family sessions.
• Completes a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessments.
• Develop an Integrated Treatment plan to include identifying the client’s short/long term goals and objectives.
• Document in the client's medical record all encounters with the client, family members, and collateral contacts. Documentation will be completed timely and accurately.
• Documents weekly the client’s ongoing progress towards the goals/objectives identified.
• Provides appropriate discharge planning for clients to include assisting the client with setting up discharge appointments.
• Acts as a liaison between client, families and facilities for continuity of care and referral process.
• Participates in Multi-disciplinary Treatment Plan Staffing Meetings.
• Participates in the identification, implementation and evaluation of department goals and objectives.
• Conduct 30 day Follow-up of discharge for clients of Outpatient Behavioral Health.
• Participate in Inpatient patient staffing regarding referrals from Inpatient to Outpatient Behavioral Health, as needed.
• Assist with completing Psychosocial Assessments on inpatient unit during times of Low Census (for positions located on Touchette Regional Hospital Campus).
• Meet with the patient while on the inpatient BHU to discuss referral to Outpatient Behavioral Health (for positions located on Touchette Regional Hospital Campus).
• Ensure accurate billing for all encounters the EHR.
• Maintains a safe environment monitoring continuously for any harmful contraband. Provides crisis screening and services as needed.
• Attends in-services, trainings, and meetings as required. Maintains annual competencies as assigned by the Hospital and Department.
• Adheres to staffing and scheduling policy.
• Follow chain of command to resolve issues or problems identified.
• Promotes harmonious relationships among the health care team and internal/external customers.
• Supports and demonstrates the organization mission and philosophy through self-example.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Masters in Social Work, psychology, counseling, social science or related field required.
  
  

Experience

• One to two years of job-related prior experience preferred.
• LSW/LPC, or eligible for provisional license preferred.
• 2 year’s Hospital experience and/or experience in a behavioral healthcare facility is preferred.
  
  

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• BLS obtained during orientation period and maintained.
• De-Escalation training obtained during orientation period and maintained.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Standard office equipment (i.e., copier, facsimile machine, 10-key, etc.).
• Computer literate and experienced with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook 365, and Excel.
• Knowledge of counseling theory, crisis interventions, individual, family, and group therapy modalities.
• Knowledge of the DSM5 (Diagnostic Statistical Manual 5) and the State of Illinois mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgement and initiative.
• Requires a concentrated level of attention with a high level of organizational skill.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with clients, visitors, and organization personnel and perform in a positive, courteous, flexible, an adaptive manner, both orally and written.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand for a prolonged period of time.
• Regular working with and viewing of computer screens.
• Reaching by extending hands or and/or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity for using computer mouse, keyboard, etc..
• Requires regular talking and hearing.
• Requires standing and walking.
• Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus
• Ability to lift box of paper
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required
  
  

FLSA Statement

This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

EEO Statement

Touchette Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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