River Vista Behavioral Health
THERAPIST (MA/MSW) PRN
River Vista Behavioral Health, Madera, California, United States, 93638
THERAPIST (MA/MSW) PRN
– River Vista Behavioral Health
Responsibilities River Vista Behavioral Health is a brand‑new 128‑bed facility located along the San Joaquin River, offering advanced behavioral health services to residents and visitors in the Central Valley. The hospital employs over 250 staff, including clinicians, nurses, mental health technicians, support staff, and administrators. The Social Services Team seeks a forward‑thinking, compassionate
SOCIAL WORKER (MSW)
who will utilize therapeutic treatment skills and perform the following duties:
Conduct a full biopsychosocial assessment for each patient.
Create individualized treatment plans and brief consultations for patients and families.
Prepare safe discharge plans with referrals for continued treatment and housing when appropriate.
Provide therapeutic, group‑based interventions and crisis interventions to help patients achieve optimal emotional health.
Qualifications Education:
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related discipline. Must be registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; strong clinical assessment skills required.
Additional Requirements:
CPR certification and completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training (may be obtained during orientation).
License:
Must hold state certification in social work or a related mental‑health field. Valid licenses include ACSW, AMFT, LCSW, LFMT, or RN.
Professional Competencies
Demonstrate a professional attitude supporting facility objectives and interact with all staff, patients, and community/referral sources.
Maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries and follow established procedures consistently.
Performance
Respond to social‑work service requests promptly.
Use self as a role model to promote health communication.
Meet the social‑work needs of the patient population served.
Contribute to the effective functioning of the patient’s program and facility‑wide activities.
Uphold patient rights and maintain confidentiality in compliance with professional ethics.
Identify opportunities for program improvement and participate in projects.
Continue professional development in therapy and maintain documentation in the personnel file.
Assist in the orientation of new colleagues and supervision of student interns.
Comply with required standards for medical/legal reporting (e.g., child abuse, psychiatric commitment).
Represent the facility at legal hearings, submit legal hold paperwork, and liaise with the conservator’s office.
Interventions & Milieu
Employ a variety of techniques to resolve patient problems.
Use communication, interviewing, problem‑solving, and crisis intervention skills during psychotherapeutic interventions.
Apply verbal and physical interventions in line with De‑Escalation and Handle‑with‑Care practices during emergencies.
Follow universal precautions and report infections to the Infection Control Nurse.
Maintain patient orientation, encourage participation, and conduct educational/therapeutic groups.
Develop effective working relationships with patients and families, providing advocacy and collaboration.
Communicate patient status and progress to the treatment team and community providers.
Offer liaison and referral services to community agencies and appear in court when subpoenaed.
Assessment
Assess psychosocial and developmental functioning using case‑finding mechanisms.
Document assessment updates for significant changes or readmissions within thirty days.
Consult families on emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
Communicate with community agencies in patient assessment and service.
Apply DSM‑V knowledge and incorporate it into treatment plans.
Treatment Planning
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning based on assessments, meeting facility time frames.
Ensure plans have specific, measurable goals and interventions tailored to each patient’s needs.
Evaluate and document intervention effectiveness and patient responses.
Revise plans when goals are met.
Ensure interventions align with the patient’s plan of care and involve patient/family participation.
Teaching
Educate patients and families based on identified learning needs.
Promote learning opportunities and provide educational materials.
Document teaching effectiveness.
Encourage patients and families to discuss feelings about therapies and diagnoses.
Specific Standards for the Care of Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric Patients
Maintain knowledge of program rules, protocols, and handbooks.
Assess developmental stages and note deviations.
Recognize age‑specific behaviors and set clear limits.
Be aware of learning disabilities and tailor program expectations.
Use appropriate restraint and seclusion procedures with modifications for age and size.
Apply theoretical concepts specific to each age group to guide practice.
Specific Standards for Chemically Dependent and Dual Diagnosis Patients
Understand special needs related to chemical dependency.
Collaborate with chemical‑dependency staff on care plans.
Maintain awareness of co‑dependency issues and their impact.
Asses dual‑diagnosis needs and document care plans through admission to discharge.
Collaborate on discharge planning and follow‑up for dual‑diagnosis patients.
Recognize medication‑seeking behaviors and set limits.
Provide resources for dual‑diagnosis programs.
Additional Standards
Adhere to facility, departmental, corporate, personnel, ethical, legal, and policy standards.
Attend mandatory in‑services and staff‑development activities.
Follow standards for conduct, dress, attendance, punctuality, and service excellence.
Support quality‑improvement goals and maintain patient confidentiality.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Crisis intervention procedures.
Individual and group therapy techniques.
Therapeutic treatment planning and techniques.
Strong clinical assessment skills.
Organizational and prioritizing skills for deadlines.
Telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
Effective oral and written communication.
Team‑player ability and adherence to safety policies.
Judgment and confidentiality of PHI.
Patience, dedication, and ability to work independently in fast‑paced environments.
Ability to adapt to various patient age groups.
Responsive to emergency situations.
Additional Requirements Strong knowledge of the Joint Commission, HCFA, OSHA regulations, patient rights standards, and all applicable federal and state laws governing mental health care facilities.
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. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and fully support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Notice At UHS, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are dedicated to matching skillsets and experience with the best career path. We ensure a safe candidate experience and do not request financial or personal information via e‑mail. If suspicious of a UHS job posting, contact us at https://uhs.alertline.com or call 1‑800‑852‑3449.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
Mental Health Care
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– River Vista Behavioral Health
Responsibilities River Vista Behavioral Health is a brand‑new 128‑bed facility located along the San Joaquin River, offering advanced behavioral health services to residents and visitors in the Central Valley. The hospital employs over 250 staff, including clinicians, nurses, mental health technicians, support staff, and administrators. The Social Services Team seeks a forward‑thinking, compassionate
SOCIAL WORKER (MSW)
who will utilize therapeutic treatment skills and perform the following duties:
Conduct a full biopsychosocial assessment for each patient.
Create individualized treatment plans and brief consultations for patients and families.
Prepare safe discharge plans with referrals for continued treatment and housing when appropriate.
Provide therapeutic, group‑based interventions and crisis interventions to help patients achieve optimal emotional health.
Qualifications Education:
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related discipline. Must be registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; strong clinical assessment skills required.
Additional Requirements:
CPR certification and completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training (may be obtained during orientation).
License:
Must hold state certification in social work or a related mental‑health field. Valid licenses include ACSW, AMFT, LCSW, LFMT, or RN.
Professional Competencies
Demonstrate a professional attitude supporting facility objectives and interact with all staff, patients, and community/referral sources.
Maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries and follow established procedures consistently.
Performance
Respond to social‑work service requests promptly.
Use self as a role model to promote health communication.
Meet the social‑work needs of the patient population served.
Contribute to the effective functioning of the patient’s program and facility‑wide activities.
Uphold patient rights and maintain confidentiality in compliance with professional ethics.
Identify opportunities for program improvement and participate in projects.
Continue professional development in therapy and maintain documentation in the personnel file.
Assist in the orientation of new colleagues and supervision of student interns.
Comply with required standards for medical/legal reporting (e.g., child abuse, psychiatric commitment).
Represent the facility at legal hearings, submit legal hold paperwork, and liaise with the conservator’s office.
Interventions & Milieu
Employ a variety of techniques to resolve patient problems.
Use communication, interviewing, problem‑solving, and crisis intervention skills during psychotherapeutic interventions.
Apply verbal and physical interventions in line with De‑Escalation and Handle‑with‑Care practices during emergencies.
Follow universal precautions and report infections to the Infection Control Nurse.
Maintain patient orientation, encourage participation, and conduct educational/therapeutic groups.
Develop effective working relationships with patients and families, providing advocacy and collaboration.
Communicate patient status and progress to the treatment team and community providers.
Offer liaison and referral services to community agencies and appear in court when subpoenaed.
Assessment
Assess psychosocial and developmental functioning using case‑finding mechanisms.
Document assessment updates for significant changes or readmissions within thirty days.
Consult families on emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
Communicate with community agencies in patient assessment and service.
Apply DSM‑V knowledge and incorporate it into treatment plans.
Treatment Planning
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning based on assessments, meeting facility time frames.
Ensure plans have specific, measurable goals and interventions tailored to each patient’s needs.
Evaluate and document intervention effectiveness and patient responses.
Revise plans when goals are met.
Ensure interventions align with the patient’s plan of care and involve patient/family participation.
Teaching
Educate patients and families based on identified learning needs.
Promote learning opportunities and provide educational materials.
Document teaching effectiveness.
Encourage patients and families to discuss feelings about therapies and diagnoses.
Specific Standards for the Care of Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric Patients
Maintain knowledge of program rules, protocols, and handbooks.
Assess developmental stages and note deviations.
Recognize age‑specific behaviors and set clear limits.
Be aware of learning disabilities and tailor program expectations.
Use appropriate restraint and seclusion procedures with modifications for age and size.
Apply theoretical concepts specific to each age group to guide practice.
Specific Standards for Chemically Dependent and Dual Diagnosis Patients
Understand special needs related to chemical dependency.
Collaborate with chemical‑dependency staff on care plans.
Maintain awareness of co‑dependency issues and their impact.
Asses dual‑diagnosis needs and document care plans through admission to discharge.
Collaborate on discharge planning and follow‑up for dual‑diagnosis patients.
Recognize medication‑seeking behaviors and set limits.
Provide resources for dual‑diagnosis programs.
Additional Standards
Adhere to facility, departmental, corporate, personnel, ethical, legal, and policy standards.
Attend mandatory in‑services and staff‑development activities.
Follow standards for conduct, dress, attendance, punctuality, and service excellence.
Support quality‑improvement goals and maintain patient confidentiality.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Crisis intervention procedures.
Individual and group therapy techniques.
Therapeutic treatment planning and techniques.
Strong clinical assessment skills.
Organizational and prioritizing skills for deadlines.
Telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
Effective oral and written communication.
Team‑player ability and adherence to safety policies.
Judgment and confidentiality of PHI.
Patience, dedication, and ability to work independently in fast‑paced environments.
Ability to adapt to various patient age groups.
Responsive to emergency situations.
Additional Requirements Strong knowledge of the Joint Commission, HCFA, OSHA regulations, patient rights standards, and all applicable federal and state laws governing mental health care facilities.
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. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and fully support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Notice At UHS, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are dedicated to matching skillsets and experience with the best career path. We ensure a safe candidate experience and do not request financial or personal information via e‑mail. If suspicious of a UHS job posting, contact us at https://uhs.alertline.com or call 1‑800‑852‑3449.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
Mental Health Care
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