Therapist/Social Worker

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health seeks a licensed therapist for a PRN role in Council Bluffs, IA. The position involves diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders, with responsibilities across individual, group, or family therapy and discharge planning.

The role requires a Master's degree in a therapeutic field and current licensure, CPR, and First Aid certifications. Expect a variable caseload and collaboration with the treatment team in either inpatient or outpatient

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat mental and emotional disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning based on assessment and coordinate services.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services according to standards and revise as needed.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned and participate in treatment team meetings.
• May provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings and assist with crisis intervention.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Caseload management

Therapy techniques

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling

State or national licensure for professional therapy providers

CPR certification

First aid certification

Job description

Purpose Statement

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral. This role is intended to be a PRN position.

Overview

Come Lead Care with Light!

Purpose Statement

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral. This role is intended to be a PRN position.

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 health disorders.
• Conduct 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 and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
• 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.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
• May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
• 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.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

Qualifications

• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
• 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.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field required.
• Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with one or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility required.

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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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