PRN Outpatient Therapist 1

Harboroaks; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Royal Hospital is a private 126-bed psychiatric facility serving adolescents and adults. We seek a licensed behavioral health professional to assess, diagnose and provide therapy for patients with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, and co-occurring issues.

You will conduct individual, group or family sessions, psychosocial assessments, and discharge planning while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• MSW or related field required; licensure or eligibility.
• 1+ year experience with comparable patient population.
• CPR and de-escalation training/certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group or family therapy per treatment plan.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and initial discharge planning.
• Maintain therapy documentation per facility standards.
• Collaborate with treatment team; ensure patient safety.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Crisis de-escalation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Overview

Park Royal Hospital is a private free-standing 126-bed psychiatric hospital that provides life-changing care for adolescents 12-17 years, adults 18 years, and older and senior adults. Inpatient and outpatient treatment are provided for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental illnesses as well as co-occurring substance abuse disorders.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years' experience working with comparable patient population required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

This position requires a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. In accordance with Florida law, employers must provide applicants with direct access to information about the state's background screening requirements.

To learn more about disqualifying offenses, exemption procedures, and screening timelines, please visit the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage:

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applicants are encouraged to review these requirements before applying.

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