Independence Health System
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SOC SVC Butler Hospital / Butler T
Independence Health System, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States, 16001
Outpatient Therapist
Accountable for the provision of social work/therapy services within the Behavioral Health Departments. These responsibilities include but are not limited to psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, individual, group and family therapy, admission coordination, utilization review and the provision of liaison services within the community. Education: Minimum: Master Degree in Social Work or a related field Preferred: N/A Registration/Certification/Licensure: Minimum: Act 33/73 clearances and Healthcare Provider CPR Preferred: Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor or Certified Addictions Counselor. Experience: Minimum: One year post graduate experience in Behavioral Health. Preferred: N/A Other Requirements: Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy. Status: Non-Exempt Physical Requirements: Standing - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position - FREQUENT Bending - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL Twisting - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL Reaching Horizontal - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONAL Grasping - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENT Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - FREQUENT Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT Physical Demand: Sedentary to Light - CONSTANT Specific Job Responsibilities (Essential Functions): Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Ongoing assessment, evaluation and treatment planning from admission to discharge. Demonstrates applicable knowledge of admission criteria, pre
certification and continued stay authorization process for all managed care companies. Ability to successfully resolve denials and appeals. Demonstrates effective verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills including documentation according to established standards while maintaining patient confidentiality. Ability to develop professional relationships and collaboration with community agencies. Provides effective one to one therapeutic interventions with patients and family, facilitates group therapy and provides appropriate therapeutic interventions. Demonstrates knowledge of productivity standards and consistently maintains them. Organizational Responsibilities: Completed mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes. Completed annual employee health requirements within established timeframes. Maintained license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year. Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self. Identifies and works to reduce potentially unsafe patient care or other safety practices. Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
Accountable for the provision of social work/therapy services within the Behavioral Health Departments. These responsibilities include but are not limited to psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, individual, group and family therapy, admission coordination, utilization review and the provision of liaison services within the community. Education: Minimum: Master Degree in Social Work or a related field Preferred: N/A Registration/Certification/Licensure: Minimum: Act 33/73 clearances and Healthcare Provider CPR Preferred: Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor or Certified Addictions Counselor. Experience: Minimum: One year post graduate experience in Behavioral Health. Preferred: N/A Other Requirements: Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy. Status: Non-Exempt Physical Requirements: Standing - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position - FREQUENT Bending - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL Twisting - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL Reaching Horizontal - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONAL Grasping - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENT Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - FREQUENT Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT Physical Demand: Sedentary to Light - CONSTANT Specific Job Responsibilities (Essential Functions): Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Ongoing assessment, evaluation and treatment planning from admission to discharge. Demonstrates applicable knowledge of admission criteria, pre
certification and continued stay authorization process for all managed care companies. Ability to successfully resolve denials and appeals. Demonstrates effective verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills including documentation according to established standards while maintaining patient confidentiality. Ability to develop professional relationships and collaboration with community agencies. Provides effective one to one therapeutic interventions with patients and family, facilitates group therapy and provides appropriate therapeutic interventions. Demonstrates knowledge of productivity standards and consistently maintains them. Organizational Responsibilities: Completed mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes. Completed annual employee health requirements within established timeframes. Maintained license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year. Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self. Identifies and works to reduce potentially unsafe patient care or other safety practices. Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.