About This Role
This role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans, managing clients in crisis, and collaborating with guardians and community agencies. It suits a psychotherapist dedicated to providing accurate and consistent documentation of patient care and designing effective patient education.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care according to identified needs
- Manage clients in crisis utilizing appropriate therapeutic skills and assessment techniques
- Write appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age, and clinical presentation
- Write appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of the client and follow through with the termination process
- Collaborate with appropriate guardians and community agencies to ensure effective service delivery
- Complete patient care assignments with attention to detail and accuracy
- Provide accurate and consistent documentation of patient care/response in the medical record
- Complete accurate and timely billing information
- Design, plan, and implement effective patient education
- Maintain open lines of communication and collaborate with the healthcare team for patient outcomes
Requirements
- Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education
- Full licensure in applicable state
- 2 years of clinical experience
- CPI and CPR training required for psychotherapists working in an inpatient psychiatric setting
Important Details
- Schedule: Works in patient care areas including hospital units, emergency room, individual offices, and conference areas with exposure to potentially combative and hostile patients
- Physical requirements: Frequent moving from one area to another, answering pages, and coordinating and communicating with other staff persons in various disciplines and agencies
