OUTPATIENT THERAPIST

Excela Health; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated social worker to join their Behavioral Health team. This role involves providing essential therapy services, including individual, group, and family therapy, while conducting psychosocial assessments and crisis interventions. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care from admission to discharge. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals and families, providing support and guidance in a dynamic and rewarding environment. If you are passionate about helping others and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year post graduate experience in Behavioral Health required.
• Must possess Act 33/73 clearances and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide crisis intervention.
• Facilitate group therapy and provide therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Family Therapy

Communication Skills

Education

Master Degree in Social Work

Tools

Documentation Standards

Job description

Accountable for the provision of social work/therapy services within the Behavioral Health Departments. These responsibilities include but are not limited to psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, individual, group and family therapy, admission coordination, utilization review and the provision of liaison services within the community.

• Education
  • Minimum: Master Degree in Social Work or a related field
• Registration/Certification/Licensure
  • Minimum: Act 33/73 clearances and Healthcare Provider CPR
  • Preferred: Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor or Certified Addictions Counselor.
• Experience
  • Minimum: One year post graduate experience in Behavioral Health.
• Other Requirements
  • Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy.
• Status:
  • Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements:

• The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
  Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
  Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
  Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)

• Non-Material Handling
• Standing - FREQUENT
• Sitting* - FREQUENT
• Bending - OCCASIONAL
• Twisting - OCCASIONAL
• Grasping - FREQUENT
• Finger Manipulation* - FREQUENT
• Seeing* - FREQUENT
• Hearing* - CONSTANT

• Material Handling
• Lift - Floor to Waist: OCCASIONAL, Up to 20#
• Lift - Waist to shoulder: OCCASIONAL, Up to 20#
• Lift - Shoulder to overhead: OCCASIONAL, Up to 20#
• Carrying* - OCCASIONAL, Up to 20#

• Environmental Factors
• Working alone - CONSTANT
• Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL

I. Specific Job Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Ongoing assessment, evaluation and treatment planning from admission to discharge.
• Demonstrates applicable knowledge of admission criteria, pre–certification and continued stay authorization process for all managed care companies. Ability to successfully resolve denials and appeals.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills including documentation according to established standards while maintaining patient confidentiality. Ability to develop professional relationships and collaboration with community agencies.
• Provides effective one to one therapeutic interventions with patients and family, facilitates group therapy and provides appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of productivity standards and consistently maintains them.

II. Organizational Responsibilities:

• Completed mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completed annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintained license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self. Identifies and works to reduce potentially unsafe patient care or other safety practices.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.