Outpatient Primary Therapist II

140 Floyd Healthcare Management, Inc; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, eye

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Employer retirement plan with match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a licensed behavioral health professional for the Adult PHP. The role requires a Master’s degree in counseling or related field and Georgia licensure (LPC/LCSW/LMSW/LMFT) with at least 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, group therapy, and discharge planning. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with a pay range of $28.55–$42.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the state of Georgia (LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT).
• Master's degree in counseling or related field from an accredited institute.
• At least 1 year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and facilitate group therapy.
• Supervise patients during program hours.
• Develop programming and therapeutic treatment for identified patients.
• Establish relationships with patients and referral sources.
• Co-facilitate psychoeducational groups.
• Assist in meal preparation and service with patients.
• Collaborate with Program Manager on program development.

Skills

Group therapy facilitation

Patient supervision

Documentation

Communication with staff

Program development

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Department: 36608 Floyd Behavioral Health Services - Behavioral Health O/P: Adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p, No major holidays or weekends Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinates Patient Care Facilitates group therapy and develops programming and therapeutic treatment for identified patients.
• Supervises patients during program hours.
• Monitors hallways, patients going to restroom, etc.
• Monitors patients during meal times and break times.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with patients, physicians, allied health professionals and all referral sources.
• Plans and facilitates psycho educational groups.
• Co-facilitates group therapy, treatment issues and expressive therapy with therapists.
• Assists in facilitating adult groups when needed.
• Works cooperatively with Program Manager in program development.
• Assists in meal preparation and service with patients.
• Supervises patients as they enter and leave facility and get on and off transportation vans.

Completes Documentation

• Completes appropriate documentation for treatment plans, progress notes, weekly updates and group notes in specified time limits.
• Documents calls and related information on designated forms.
• Participates in discharge planning and referral contacts and verifies follow through and documentation of discharge plans.
• Checks and audits charts for documentation and charge errors.
• Assists interns with documentation as needed.
• Assists in taking daily attendance of program patients and calls parents or guardians if patients are absent and documents in the clinical record.

Communicates with Staff Nurse and Physicians

• Communicates treatment issues and medication concerns to Nurses and Physicians daily.
• Participates in treatment teams with coworkers and helps write treatment plan reviews in conjunction with treatment team members.
• Attends staff meetings as needed.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.

Organizational and Professional Development

• Stays abreast of organization’s programs and services.
• Complies with facility safety, infection control and security program.
• Attends in-service programs as mandated per policy.
• Manages resources responsibly.
• Maintains a clean and neat physical environment in compliance with infection prevention standards.
• Seeks and identifies opportunities to improve care, patient flow or utilization of resources.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives for the department and facility as directed.
• Participates in the orientation and supervision of new employees and students.
• Assists in orienting new staff.
• Participates in training and development activities to enhance own knowledge and skills.
• Completes required facility and departmental continuing education.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Licensed by the state of Georgia (LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT)

Education Required

Master's degree in counseling or related field from an accredited institute

Experience Required

At least 1 year related experience

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds. Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision and hearing within normal range to respond to Code alerts and equipment alarms. Work-related stress due to volume and time constraints with irregular working hours.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Education Master’s in Social Work

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care