Responsibilities Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence.
We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Job Title: Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist
A Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist with strong leadership abilities, communication, and problem solving skills who, with minimum supervision, collaborates with all members of the treatment team in assessment of patient needs related to discharge planning and coordinates interventions with other members of the treatment team to meet those needs in a quality cost effective manner. Collaborates with Utilization Review to ensure requirements for funding sources are met as well as to ensure that legal process requirements are met for patients on involuntary status.
Facilitates individual and family therapies as ordered daily group therapy for assigned unit(s) and completion of comprehensive psychosocial assessments. Completes psychosocial assessments in coordination with assigned unit therapists to identify and seek to address patient needs. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.
Job Duties/Responsibilities: Demonstrates leadership in the provision of departmental services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS. Assesses or coordinates the assessment of patient healthcare and education needs and collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet those needs. Orchestrates patient hospital process for provision of seamless, efficient care.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively allocate human and material resources to meet patient care needs. Complies with annual education requirements and safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self and co-workers. Benefit Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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Any of the following Licensed Therapist Credentials: LPC, LPC-Associate, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT currently licensed in the state of Texas with a Master’s Degree (in a Mental or Behavioral Health). 2. Excels in interpersonal and communication skills. 3. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment.
This must be obtained prior to providing patient care Physical and Sensory
1. Ability to read and write in English 2. Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with employees and peers. 3.
Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress 4. Ability to respond to pages 5. Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions 6.
Ability to repeatedly twist, squat and stoop. 7. Bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling. 8. Ability to understand and interpret financial data EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
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