Responsibilities PRN - Licensed Therapist Needed! Springwoods Behavioral Health, an 80-bed behavioral health facility located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, provides acute inpatient treatment for adolescent, adult, and specialty program for women. The hospital also offers outpatient treatment.
Our six-acre campus is adjacent to a 123-acre Audubon Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, which is held in perpetuity and cannot be developed from its natural state. This provides Springwoods with a peaceful setting for those embarked on the road to recovery. Visit us online at: https://www.springwoodsbehavioral.com/
Manages and coordinates the integration of the social services function in patient care. Provides patient care functions including completing psychosocial assessments, participating as an active member of the treatment team in formulating treatment plans and establishing discharge plans with patients, including family members when appropriate. Also, provides inpatient and/or outpatient therapy to include group, individual and family therapy to patients of all age groups.
Facilitates communication with physicians, other hospital disciplines, referral sources, aftercare providers, and community service agencies. Ensures compliance for quality patient care and compliance with The Joint Commission standards, CMS, state health department, and all other regulatory standards. Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and a variety of adult and geriatric populations.
Understand, monitor and ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations and all entities of accreditation. Timely, thorough and accurate interpretation of patient related information as related to functional performance. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal skills are required to communicate and interact with patients, families, physicians, hospital staff, and the public.
Thorough understanding of and willingness to work within established practice standards and licensing limitations. Interpret mission, policies and critical events. Effectively communicate those interpretations to staff and foster climate that promotes continuous improvement and excellence in client care.
Clear, concise and timely documentation skills. Must have interpersonal skill sets to work with patients, families, physicians, and staff. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
Good knowledge of hospital operations, nursing operations, principles of risk identification, assessment, and utilization review. Excellent organizational and time management skills are required to comply with complex schedules and fluctuations in census. Ability to work in behavioral health environment and observe the standards of care needed for patients.
Competency in milieu management for the ASD/IDD population/treatment of this population. (Competency training will the completed by Springwoods BCBA or their representative). Qualifications Licenses or
Current licensure by the State of Arkansas. Current LCSW, LAC, LPC, LMSW or PhD required. LCSW is preferred.
Total education and
Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field. A minimum of two (2) years behavioral health experience preferred. 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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