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- Site, Mon
- Fri 0800
- 1700, rotating on-call schedule for weekends (includes on-call pay, approx. every 5
- 7 weeks. If called in pay is at the overtime rate) Caseload ranges from 6
- 8 with incentive bonuses available (details may be provided during interview) Pre-approved CEUs may be completed on-the-clock Education Incentives available for advancing degree $6,000. Sign
- On Bonus
The Behavioral Health Therapist participates in observing, reporting, and recording of patient behaviors. Therapist is responsible for providing high quality patient care, including assessment, psycho-diagnosis, treatment, planning, individual, family and group therapies and discharge planning. Therapist Responsibilities also include helping to provide a safe and secure unit environment for all patients and staff in compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care. Must be able to read, write and comprehend medical terminology. Must exhibit a professional appearance.
Must be at least 21 years of age, dependable and emotionally stable. Responsible for maintaining personal and professional growth and development. SERVICE EXCELLENCE : Therapist Participates in the Hospital’s Service Excellence Program designed to improve patient care, employee and physician satisfaction.
Participation includes knowledge of HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Systems and Providers, which measures patient’s perceptions of care received and Core Measure Set, which measures performance of patients’ care based on medical research. THERAPIST TASKS: Maintain accurate, detailed progress reports and records Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions Consult and coordinate with treatment team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient treatment plans Apply physical intervention techniques as a last resort to prevent harm to patients and/or staff Provide individual, group and family therapy Provide case management (including attendance at court hearings) and discharge planning Complete psychosocial assessments timely Maintain safety and structure of the milieu Referral Development Promotes customer service (Patients, Families, Visitors, Employees, Physicians) Trained to respond to medical emergencies Other duties as assigned EQUIPMENT LISTING: 1.
Computer 2. Copy Machine 3. AED 4.
Telephone System 5. Fax Machine LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION : Current LCSW, LPC, LBP or LMFT License from the State of Oklahoma or under supervision for same BLS within first week of hire First Aid within 30 days of hire Handle with Care (HWC) within 30 days of hire EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : 1-3 years Previous Inpatient Behavioral Health Therapist experience preferred but none required. Will consider entry level candidates
Post-graduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field